Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is a major doubt for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Manchester City after it was confirmed the striker had picked up a hamstring injury in the first leg. The Frenchman, 29, was forced to come off at half-time of the first-leg at the Etihad and scans have revealed he is suffering from a hamstring strain.Madrid are already contemplating being without top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is out with a thigh injury, and is reportedly undergoing stem cell treatment in a bid to be fit to face City. Benzema and Ronaldo have scored 74 goals between them this season and their absence will mean the pressure will be on Gareth Bale to produce a match-winning performance. Ronaldo and Benzema could both miss the game against City Real did not confirm how long the Frenchman will be sidelined, but he looks certain to miss Saturdays trip to Real Sociedad in La Liga (highlights on Sky Sports 3 from 9.30pm) in the hope that he can be fit for Citys visit to the Santiago Bernabeu. Man City and Real Madrid could not be separated in a cagey Champions League semi-final first leg that finished goalless Following tests carried out today on Karim Benzema in the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital, he has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring, the club said in a statement on Thursday.His recovery will continue to be assessed. Watch highlights of Real Madrids La Liga trip to Real Sociedad on Sky Sports 3 HD from 9.30pm on Saturday. Also See: Bale: We will get it done City: Cheerful or fearful? Pellegrini: No fear of Bernabeu Hart: City can do it Robel Garcia Jersey . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. Duane Underwood Jr. Jersey . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. https://www.cheapcubs.com/3070t-mark-prior-jersey-cubs.html . Halifax beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 7-5 on the strength of two goals apiece from Nikolaj Ehlers, Matt Murphy and Brent Andrews. Jonathan Drouin also scored and had three assists while Zachary Fucale made 17 saves for the Mooseheads (16-8-0), who led 6-1 after two periods. Jason Heyward Cubs Jersey . 10 Texas A&Ms offence dominated as usual against SMU. Steve Cishek Jersey .Y. -- Canadas Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse have another World Cup gold medal after winning the two-women bobsled race on Saturday in Lake Placid, N. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Just two days after losing star center Jack Eichel to a long-term injury, the Buffalo Sabres suffered another big loss Thursday night, when first-line winger Evander Kane crashed into the end boards.The play happened with 11.3 seconds to go in the second period of Buffalos season opener versus the Montreal Canadiens. Kane became tangled with Montreal defenseman Alexei Emelin but appeared to simply lose an edge on his skates as he flew violently into the boards.He rolled around in clear agony on the ice. Kane needed help to get to the dressing room.He did not return for the third period and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation and precautionary measures, the Sabres said.As for Eichel, Sabres general manager Tim Murray told reporters that the center could be out for as long as six to eight weeks, although the team has not put a firm timeline on a return.ddddddddddddI guess some guys have come back after four or so, but we cant count on that and we cant sit here and wait for four weeks to come and think its all going to get better. We have to prepare, Murray said. You know me, glass half empty, prepare long term and anything that is better than that is a bonus.Kyle Okposo and Dmitry Kulikov also missed Thursdays opener against Montreal with injuries. ' ' '