Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has reportedly avoided serious injury after a minor car accident on his way home from his team's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona last night.

According to Marca, the Frenchman's vehicle was seriously damaged when he hit a barrier while travelling in the Madrid suburbs, but the player was not hurt.

The 21-year-old former Lyon striker was introduced with half an hour remaining at the Nou Camp last night as Manuel Pellegrini's side surrendered top spot in La Liga.