While Real Madrid hosts Girona, Karim Benzema is still injured.

Karim Benzema, the captain of Real Madrid, won’t play in tomorrow’s La Liga match against Girona at home.

Although Benzema is once again missing, Los Blancos welcome the Catalans to Madrid as they look to expand their advantage at the top of La Liga this month.

The seasoned French international has suffered with minor ailments this season, missing the previous two domestic and European games due to a muscular strain.

However, Carlo Anclelotti is encouraged by the return of certain important midfield players despite the bad news about Karim Benzema’s health.

After being rested for the midweek 3-2 Champions League loss away in Leipzig, Fede Valverde and Luka Modric are both anticipated to start.

David Alaba, who was a substitute in Germany, will return to the starting lineup together with Mariano Diaz, who is now well enough to re-join the team.