Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Karim Benzema will miss Real Madrid's La Liga game at home to Malaga on Saturday after the Frenchman limped out of training with a knee problem. Benzema, who picked up the injury in Tuesday's 0-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid, should be fit for the return game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 'Benzema is not available (for Saturday) but we will have him back for the next game,' added the Italian. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of his side's La Liga match against Malaga . Benzema rolls around on the floor during Real Madrid's quarter-final clash against rivals Atletico . Losing their first-choice striker, even if just for one match, is a blow to the European champions at a crucial stage of the season. Benzema has scored 15 goals during the La Liga campaign and six in the Champions League this term. Ancelotti is likely to bring Isco into the starting line-up on Saturday, with the Spain midfielder operating in a central playmaking role alongside James Rodriguez. Second-placed Real are currently two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who host fourth-placed Valencia earlier on Saturday. Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco is expected to replace the injured Benzema for Saturday's clash . James Rodriguez (left) is likely to play in a central attacking role alongside club team-mate Isco . Gareth Bale (pictured) and Cristiano Ronaldo will be tasked with scoring goals in Benzema's absence . Bale sprints ahead of Luka Modric during Friday's training session ahead of Real's clash against Malaga .
Karim Benzema will miss his side's La Liga match against Malaga.
The Real Madrid star is expected to be fit in time to face Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid are just two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.