Karim Benzema

The Real Madrid attacking midfielder is out injured again, on the eve of the Champions League second leg tie against Atalanta.

Real Madrid would no doubt love to have Haaland or Mbappé but a more realistic possibility financially is the return of striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Benzema's goals are keeping Zidane's side in the hunt for the title, with Atlético Madrid now just six points ahead and without a game in hand.

Zidane's side scored late at the Wanda Metropolitano to equalise against Atleti and keep their slender title hopes alive.

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad in LaLiga at home leaving them still five points behind Atlético Madrid at the top of the LaLiga table.

Mendy scored late on to give Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win in the Champions League over Atalanta. Alfredo Relaño analyses the action in Bergamo.