Modric, Bale, Benzema Injured! Worries in Real Madrid Camp ahead of Champions League tie against Atletico

It is not all smiles in the camp of Spanish giants Real Madrid at this point in time as club Doctors confirmed that Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric are injured.

According to reports, Bale has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his left soleus he limped off the field in 3-1 win over Malaga at the weekend, midfielder Modric picked up Knee ligament sprain which may keep him out for five to six weeks while Benzema is yet to recover from Knee injury while 

Real Madrid will entertain city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the second leg tie quarter final UEFA champions league. 

The Whtes have lost four out of the twenty-four games they’ve played without Luka Modric this season.

Reunion with Madrid players in Dubai excites Micheal Essien

Former Chelsea star Michael Essien shared via his instagram after a friendly match between AC Milan and Real Madrid on Tuesday in Dubai. 

 

Essien who was enjoyed a loan spell at Real said ''great to meet my ex team mates, two great players.''

 

The Italian club defeated Ancelotti's men 4-2 in the mid-season friendly.

Hala Madrid: Benzema signs contract extension to remain at Real Madrid for the next five Seasons

France forward Karim Benzema has committed his future to Real Madrid after he extended his contract which keeps him at the club untill 2019.

His signature however debunks every speculation of the player's potential move away from the club as suggested by many transfer rumours in recent times.

According to an official statement released on the club's website which reads: ''Real Madrid would like to announce the extension of Karim Benzema's contract with the club until 30, June 2019 to include the next five seasons.''

Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham were reported to be among the English Premier League teams chasing the 26-year old striker who scored 24 goals in 51 appearances for Real Madrid last season.

Messi breaks Bosnia Herzegovina as France thrash Honduras

Bosnia Herzegovina lost 1-2 to Argentina in the opening Group F match of their World Cup campaign on Sunday.

Argentina benefited from an Own goal in the early minutes of the first half while Lionel Messi eventually showed the stuff he's made of as he extended the lead in the 65th minute.

With about 5 minutes to stoppage time, Ibisevic scored Bosnia's first ever World Cup goal to unsettle Argentina.

It was however no disgrace for Bosnia as expected by many, they sure will prove a threat to the others in the group, Nigeria and Iran.

In the early kick-off, Switzerland snatched a late victory from Ecuador in a match that ended 2-1 while France thrashed Honduras 3-0 in the Group E games.

Ronaldo, Bale confirmed as Benzema sweat for fitness ahead for UCL final

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is positive over the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for the UEFA Champions League final against Athletico Madrid on Saturday.

He made it clear that CR7 and Bale will feature in the epic final against fellow city rivals but cast aspersions on the the return of Karim Benzema and Pepe.

"There's no problem, and I think those two (Bale and Ronaldo) are going to be able to play.'' said the manager.

When asked about the fitness situation on Tuesday, Ancelotti revealed his only serious concerns were Pepe and Benzema.

He said "They're the only two players about whom we have doubts. I'm neither optimistic nor pessimistic. I'm a realist and, as things stand right now, of course they wouldn't be able to play.

"We have four days to the final and we'll wait and see. If Pepe can't play, (Raphael) Varane can play in his place.

UEFA champions League: Hard earned victory for Real over Bayern

Bayern Munich lost 0-1 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the second semi final fixture of the UEFA Champions on Wednesday night.

Real held on go a lone goal fired in by Karim Benzema in the 19th minute of the match.

The breathtaking encounter saw the Germans with lots of possession but without penetration owing to the strict defending by Real. Second leg comes up next week.