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MADRID Feb 11 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said today he is optimistic Karim Benzema can recover in time to play against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Last 16 first leg match on Tuesday. He struck again in the seventh for his league-leading 15th goal of the season.

Karim Benzema Of Real Madrid Reacts During The La Liga Match Between Real Madrid Madrid Messi And Ronaldo

Benzema started the scoring for the league leaders with a superb strike four minutes into the match at San Mamés.

. Benzemas struggles began when he missed an opportunity from close range with only the goalkeeper to beat inside the area in the first half. Oihan Sancet hit right back for the hosts to close out a wild first 10 minutes of the game. Benzemas absence would be a huge blow to Real Madrid given the Frenchman has scored.

Iñaki Williams went close to grabbing an equalizer with a half-hour to play but a defense. To cap an unusually frustrating day Madrids top scorer had to leave the match in the. Moments later he had another chance to give his team the lead from the penalty spot but the France striker sent his shot way over the crossbar.

Benzemas name was not in the 22-man squad for the match against Athletic Bilbao which was released later on Wednesday. This prompted concerns about his fitness for the UEFA Champions League. Realmadrid 3-0 Alaves marcoasensio10 63 vinijr 80 Benzema 901 Emirates RealMadridAlavés.

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