Real Madrid hopeful on Benzema recovery ahead of first leg against PSG
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday 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. Benzema's absence would be a huge blow to Real Madrid, given the Frenchman has scored 27 goals in 33 games for them so far this season. He has missed Madrid's last two matches with a hamstring injury and will also sit out Saturday's visit to Villarreal in La Liga.


