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The coach previewed the Girona game that?ll be played on Tuesday. There is a midweek round of LaLiga and Real Madrid will be taking on Girona on Tuesday. They?ll travel to Catalonia with several absences and Carlo Ancelotti spoke about these in his pre-match press conference. He stated: ?Girona play a really nice style of football. They?re well-organised, very good on the ball and they?re tough to play at home. It?ll be difficult and we?ll be without Benzema, Camavinga, Ceballos, Alaba and Mendy. Even if we were playing Manchester City tomorrow, they?d still be unavailable because they have issues that are real. I think all except Alaba and Mendy should be back for the next game. Even Alaba should be back for the Copa del Rey final. Rodrygo didn?t train today, but is fine and will be available tomorrow.?
Ancelotti on Benzema?s minutes
Speaking a bit more specifically about Benzema?s situation and if he?ll rest between now and the Manchester City first leg, Ancelotti replied: ?Benzema will play against Almería and then against Real Sociedad, once he is recovered. He has been at a good level in the last few games and I think the best way for him to maintain that level is by playing, not by resting. When he is fit, he has to play and he wants to play and we want him to play.?

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