The French striker has struggled with a persistent hamstring issue in recent months.
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Karim Benzema to help Real Madrid in the second half of the season after shrugging off a long-term fitness issue.
Benzema missed the World Cup with a hamstring issue but has returned to Real Madrid’s lineup in recent weeks. The Frenchman started for the Blancos when they defeated Valencia in the Super Cup semi-finals.
As Real Madrid prepare to take on Barcelona in the final, Ancelotti is delighted with having Benzema back in his squad.
“Benzema is back,” the Italian boss said.
“That gives us a lot of confidence – for the next few games and for this second half of the season. He looks motivated and he’s training well.
“He’s a very important player for us. I think the team dealt well with his absence in the first half [of the season] and he’ll help us in this second half.”
Real Madrid suffered a shock defeat against Villarreal before their travel to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup tournament.
Ancelotti’s men will face the Yellow Submarines again in a Copa del Rey clash after their El Clasico showdown on Sunday.
Having defeated Barcelona 3-1 earlier this season, the Blancos hope to claim their first title of the campaign at King Fahd Stadium.
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