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Real Madrid forward Benzema foregoes finger surgery in order to face Sevilla

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has opted against surgery and will play through the pain of a broken finger, Goal understands.

Benzema was forced off at half-time of Sunday's win at Real Betis with the injury.

With Mariano Diaz injured Santiago Solari was forced to call upon Castilla striker Cristo Gonzalez, who played the second half at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

It was the first career La Liga appearance for the 21-year-old forward.

Benzema has been ruled out of Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Leganes, but is aiming to be ready for Saturday's crucial clash against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu.