The season for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is over.

Real confirmed on Thursday that he had torn a thigh muscle in his right leg.

Benzema hobbled off after an hour of Madrid's 4-1 win at Espanyol last weekend, but Los Blancos' meeting with Getafe on Sunday was rendered meaningless as Barcelona sealed the La Liga title with victory at Atletico Madrid.

"The player has been diagnosed with a (muscle) tear," the club said, without stating how long he is expected to be sidelined for.