Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid 's La Liga game at home to Malaga on Saturday after the Frenchman limped out of training with a knee problem . Benzema , who picked up the injury in Tuesday 's 0-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid , should be fit for the return game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday . 'Benzema is not available ( for Saturday ) but we will have him back for the next game , ' added the Italian . Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of his side 's La Liga match against Malaga . Benzema rolls around on the floor during Real Madrid 's quarter-final clash against rivals Atletico . 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 . Benzema has scored 15 goals during the La Liga campaign and six in the Champions League this term . Ancelotti is likely to bring Isco into the starting line-up on Saturday , with the Spain midfielder operating in a central playmaking role alongside James Rodriguez . Second-placed Real are currently two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona , who host fourth-placed Valencia earlier on Saturday . Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco is expected to replace the injured Benzema for Saturday 's clash . James Rodriguez ( left ) is likely to play in a central attacking role alongside club team-mate Isco . Gareth Bale ( pictured ) and Cristiano Ronaldo will be tasked with scoring goals in Benzema 's absence . Bale sprints ahead of Luka Modric during Friday 's training session ahead of Real 's clash against Malaga .
Karim Benzema will miss his side 's La Liga match against Malaga . The Real Madrid star is expected to be fit in time to face Atletico Madrid . Real Madrid are just two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona .