Ronaldo, Benzema and Marcelo will miss Hotspur Champions League clash

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Marcelo will miss the upcoming games against Sporting Gijon and Tottenham Hotspur.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed in Friday's press conference that the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Marcelo will miss the upcoming matches against Sporting Gijon and Tottenham Hotspur due to injury.

"The doctors have made it clear that Benzema, Ronaldo and Marcelo will not be ready before the game against Athletic de Bilbao," Mourinho was quoted as saying.

Madrid lock horns with Bilbao on Sunday April 10, but before then take on Sporting in the league tomorrow and Tottenham in the Champions League on April 5, meaning that los Blancos will be without three key players for those two fixtures.

"The game against Sporting Gijon is very important for us. Not as important as the upcoming Copa del Rey final, but more important than the the clash with Tottenham," added Mourinho.

The 'Special One' got some positive news on the injury front as Argentinian forward Gonzalo Higuain is available again after a long injury lay-off.

"Higuain's recovery is great news for us. He's back to full fitness again and will be very important for us in the final stages of the season. I want to congratulate him and the medical staff on his quick recovery. They've done a great job. I hope that the fans will give him a warm welcome when he returns to the pitch."

The Portuguese coach finally took the time to discuss his future at Real Madrid and stated that he's very happy at the Santiago Bernabeu.