Benzema out of Real Madrid squad to face PSG

Karim Benzema, who has been struggling with a
hamstring injury, has been left out of Real Madrid's
squad to face Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will miss
Wednesday's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-
Germain after he was left out of the matchday squad.

The France striker picked up a hamstring problem while on
international duty and missed the 3-0 Liga win over Levante at
the weekend.

Benzema had been hopeful that he would be fit to face the
French champions, while head coach Rafael Benitez said on
Sunday that the former Lyon star had shown signs of
improvement.

However, Madrid have since confirmed that their 19-man squad
for the trip to Parc des Princes does not feature Benzema, who
joins fellow forward Gareth Bale on the sidelines, along with
James Rodriguez, Pepe and Dani Carvajal.

Lucas Vazquez, Jese Rodriguez and Borja Mayoral are the other
recognised forwards who could join Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

Madrid and PSG head into the game level on six points at the
top of Group A.