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Karim Benzema 'would have played El Clasico if title race was close'

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Real Madrid centre-forward Karim Benzema would have played against Barcelona if the contest was key in the race for the La Liga title, according to a report.
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Real Madrid centre-forward Karim Benzema would reportedly have played against Barcelona on Sunday if the contest was key in the race for the La Liga title.

Benzema will not feature in El Clasico due to a calf problem, but the issue is believed to be minor, with the striker expected to be back in training for the capital giants next week.

According to ABC Deportes, if Real Madrid were not in such a commanding position at the top of the table then the France international would have taken to the field on Sunday.

The report claims that Benzema's priority is to rest ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea, with the first leg due to take place at Stamford Bridge on April 6.

Real Madrid are currently top of the La Liga table, 10 points clear of second-placed Sevilla, 12 ahead of third-placed Atletico Madrid and 15 clear of fourth-placed Barcelona.

Benzema has been in excellent form for Los Blancos during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring 32 goals and registering 13 assists in 34 appearances in all competitions. body check tags ::

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Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Real Madrid29226164204472
2Barcelona29197360342664
3GironaGirona29195559342562
4Athletic Bilbao29168550262456
5Atletico MadridAtletico29174854342055
6Real Sociedad291210742311146
7Real BetisBetis29101273433142
8Valencia28117103232040
9Villarreal29108114751-438
10Getafe2991193742-538
11Las PalmasLas Palmas29107122932-337
12Osasuna29106133343-1036
13AlavesAlaves2988132635-932
14Mallorca29612112535-1030
15Rayo Vallecano29611122538-1329
16Sevilla29610133644-828
17Celta Vigo2969143244-1227
18CadizCadiz29313132040-2022
19Granada2828183058-2814
20Almeria29110182857-2913
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