Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema faces three weeks out with a leg injury.

Benzema was injured during Les Bleus' 4-0 friendly win over Armenia in Nice on Thursday and returned to Spain to undergo further examination.

A statement from Real read: "Following tests carried out today on Karim Benzema by Real Madrid's medical services, a muscle injury in the biceps femoris in his left leg has been confirmed.

"His recovery will continue to be assessed."

Benzema is now expected to miss La Liga games against Levante, Celta Vigo and Las Palmas as well as the Champions League double-header against Paris St. Germain.