article_snippet.sent: Karim Benzema rolls around on the floor during Real Madrid's quarter-final clash against rivals Atletico .
article_snippet.sent: Losing their first-choice striker, even if just for one match, is a blow to the European champions at a crucial stage of the season.
article_snippet.sent: Karim Benzema has scored 15 goals during the La Liga campaign and six in the Champions League this term.
article_snippet.sent: Real Madrid attacking midfielder
article_snippet.sent: James Rodriguez (left) is likely to play in a central attacking role alongside club team-mate Isco .
article_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale (pictured) and Cristiano Ronaldo will be tasked with scoring goals in Karim Benzema's absence .
article_snippet.sent: Gareth Bale ( sprints ahead of Luka Modric during Friday's training session ahead of Real's clash against Malaga .
highlights_snippet.sent: The Real Madrid star is expected to be fit in time to face Atletico Madrid .
  