Ancelotti allays fears over Ronaldo, Benzema

Ronaldo, who sustained a muscle injury in the 1-1 draw at Real Valladolid earlier this month, was withdrawn from the side prior to Saturday's 3-1 win over Espanyol, while Benzema limped off in the 67th minute after setting up Gareth Bale for the opening goal.

Benzema's replacement Alvaro Morata made sure of the points with a double, which was sandwiched by a consolation from Espanyol substitute Pizzi.

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