Real Madrid's Karim Benzema could miss Tottenham Hotspur match

? France striker picks up injury against Croatia
? Sustained thigh problem in friendly

The France striker Karim Benzema could miss Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Tottenham Hotspur at the Bernab�u next Tuesday, according to reports in Spain.

The 23-year-old was substituted in the 75th minute of France's goalless friendly draw with Croatia on Tuesday after suffering an injury to his thigh. The France coach, Laurent Blanc, said after the game: "He felt a little pinch in his thigh."

Benzema, who appears likely to miss Real's La Liga match against Sporting Gijon this weekend, has scored eight goals in his last five games for the Spanish club.

• Real Madrid
• Tottenham Hotspur
• Champions League

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