Real Madrid star Karim Benzema’s luxury home ‘raided by robbers while he was playing match against Elche’
KARIM BENZEMA has become the latest footballer to have his home burgled after his house was targeted while he was playing for Real Madrid.
Just days after Victor Lindelof's wife and kids were forced to hide after thugs broke into their property, French ace Benzema has been the victim of robbery.
The 34-year-old was in action against Elche at the Bernabeu on Sunday when his luxury gaff in San Sebastian de los Reyes was broken into.
According to Spanish news outlet , the assailants entered his home through his garden during Los Blancos' 2-2 draw.
Thankfully for the ex-Lyon striker, his residence was empty.
As it stands, the identities of the robbers are unknown, while it is not understood what items have been taken.
It's not the first time that Benzema has been targeted by thieves during a match.
In February 2019, his house was raided as Real lost 3-0 to rivals Barcelona in their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg clash.
Sunday's incident caps an awful weekend for Benzema who missed an early penalty against Elche.
And he then went off injured in the 58th minute after feeling discomfort in his left leg.
He could now miss Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter-final tie against Athletic Bilbao.
Benzema will undergo medical tests on Tuesday to determine whether he will be fit enough to feature or whether he is set for a spell on the sidelines.
The Les Bleus international has been instrumental in Real sitting pretty at the top of LaLiga this campaign.
In 28 games in all competitions, Benzema has chipped in with 24 goals and nine assists - with 17 of his strikes coming in the Spanish top-flight.
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