Karim Benzema will reportedly return to the Real Madrid starting lineup for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.

The French forward missed the Champions League victory over Schalke 04 during the week after picking up a thigh injury in last weekend's 1-0 win over Malaga.

The in-form striker missed training at the start of the week, but, according to Marca, he will be fit to return for the key clash at the Bernabeu tomorrow evening.

Goalkeeper Diego Lopez is also expected to be fit despite initial concerns over a muscular injury.