Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid training

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has returned to training ahead of the club's La Liga meeting with Osasuna on Sunday.

The France international has not featured since limping off in the first half of Real Madrid's 3-0 Champions League victory against Celtic on September 6.

Having missed the club's last three matches and the international period, Benzema appears to have recovered from his muscle injury.

The 34-year-old rejoined the squad on Wednesday to take part in training ahead of a busy October schedule that includes an El Clasico meeting with bitter rivals Barcelona.

Following Benzema's short spell on the sidelines, Carlo Ancelotti may be mindful of how he uses the striker in Sunday's home game against Osasuna.

After scoring 44 goals in 46 games last season, as well as registering four goals in six appearances this term, Benzema's return will be a welcome boost for the European champions.