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Real Madrid boss Zidane baffled by Benzema's continued France snubs

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has said he can't understand why his side's in-form striker Karim Benzema continues to be overlooked by the France national team.

Benzema scored a double on Saturday and provided a late assist as Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 3-1 to continue their La Liga title pursuit.

With the win Madrid moved to within three points of first-place Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand over their city rivals.

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What was said?

"How can we understand why Karim doesn't go with the national team? There are many who don't understand it," Zidane said in his post-game press conference.