Casemiro is out of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Manchester City.
While Real coach Zinedine Zidane is able to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back into his side, following a three-game absence, he does not possess a fully fit squad.
Confirmed by the Frenchman the day before the Champions League semi-final second leg, Casemiro will not be risked due to a hip complaint, while Karim Benzema has not recovered from a hamstring injury.
The Frenchman's 23 goals already bagged in 2015/16 will be missed on a crucial night in the capital, but with any City away goal putting Real in a perilous position, their defensive midfielder will give confidence to the visitors.