Real Madrid lost two key players in the first half
The Merengues were forced to make two substitutions in the first half of their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema were both injured and had to be replaced.
Kroos was the first to go off, after just 20 minutes, with a muscle problem. He was replaced by Eduardo Camavinga.
Benzema followed him just 10 minutes later, after suffering a head injury in a collision with Shakhtar goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. He was replaced by Rodrygo.
The injuries are a blow to Real Madrid, who are already without several key players, including Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard.
Kroos and Benzema are two of Real Madrid's most important players, and their absence will be a major handicap for the team.
Kroos is a key part of Real Madrid's midfield, and his passing range and ability to control the tempo of the game are vital to the team's success.
Benzema is Real Madrid's leading scorer this season, and his goals have been crucial to the team's success.
Real Madrid will now have to hope that Kroos and Benzema can recover quickly from their injuries.
If they are unable to do so, it could have a major impact on the team's chances of winning the Champions League this season.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the injuries to Kroos and Benzema:
- Real Madrid are now without two of their most important players.
- Kroos and Benzema's absence will be a major handicap for the team.
- Real Madrid will now have to hope that Kroos and Benzema can recover quickly from their injuries.
- If Kroos and Benzema are unable to recover quickly, it could have a major impact on the team's chances of winning the Champions League this season.
Conclusion
The injuries to Kroos and Benzema are a major blow to Real Madrid, and it remains to be seen how the team will cope without them.
If they are unable to recover quickly, it could have a major impact on the team's chances of winning the Champions League this season.
