Karim Benzema, a forward for Real Madrid, is reportedly unavailable for Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona.
Due to a calf ailment, the France international is a significant concern for the La Liga match, with a report on Friday saying that he only has a '40 percent chance' of playing against Xavi's side.
Benzema, on the other hand, did not exercise with his teammates on Saturday morning, thereby ruling him out of the match against Barcelona.
The striker's absence from the training session implies he will not play against the Catalan giants in the Spanish capital, according to journalist Sergio Quirante.
Real Madrid are claimed to be unconcerned about the calf problem, which has been characterized as'minor,' but head coach Carlo Ancelotti is said to be unwilling to take any risks ahead of next month's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea.
Los Blancos are 10 points clear of second-placed Sevilla and 15 points clear of third-placed Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings.
Due to a muscular issue, Ferland Mendy will be unavailable for the home side this weekend.