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Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema 'struggling' with after-effects of James Milner's crunching tackle in Champions League clash with Liverpool - and may be rested against Getafe in big blow for Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema is struggling with the after-effects of a crunching tackle from James Milner and may be rested for the clash against Getafe this weekend as a result, according to reports.

Benzema has struggled to shake off any discomfort after Liverpool midfielder Milner careered into his ankles during the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final clash at Anfield.

Marca have claimed that, as a result of the slight setback and Madrid's hectic upcoming schedule, Benzema will need to sit out a game sooner rather than later.