The Latest Breaking News from Karim Benzema

Madrid (AFP) - With Barcelona rapidly hitting their stride after Robert Lewandowski's prolific start in Spain, Real Madrid's spotless early-season form will be put to the test in the absence of injured talisman Karim Benzema.

PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe was snubbed by Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez as the Spaniard opened up on who he reckons are the three best strikers in world football

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland took their high-flying scoring acts into Europe as the Champions League returned on Tuesday, while last season's standout star Karim Benzema limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes. Mbappé and Haaland both netted two goals as their respective clubs Paris Saint Germain…

The global press saw Ange Postecoglou's team carried on their fans' shoulders as they cast doubt on Real's status as favourites.

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both netted two goals as their clubs Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City began their UEFA Champions League campaigns with victories

The Manchester City superstar is rapidly entering a league of his own with his remarkable exploits in front of goal both domestically and in European competition

Ange Postecoglou's Celtic kicks off its Champions League campaign in a brilliant atmosphere in Glasgow — but Real Madrid shows the Bhoys why you can't miss chances against the defending champions.

Paris (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland starred Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City made winning starts in the Champions League group stage, but big-spending Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 defeat away to Dinamo Zagreb.

Glasgow (AFP) - Carlo Ancelotti praised Real Madrid's resilience to deliver a second-half "masterclass" in winning 3-0 at Celtic to start their Champions League defence after a difficult first 45 minutes in which they lost Karim Benzema to injury.