The striker is protecting his little finger to avoid undergoing surgery and missing games for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema will step onto the pitch to take on Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League final with the usual bandage wrapped around his hand, but why is the Real Madrid forward all strapped up?
While some fans think that the No.9's hand is bandaged purely due to superstition, there is a reason for the protective measure that dates back as far as a game against Real Betis in January 2019.
Why does Karim Benzema have his hand bandaged?
Benzema's injury occurred following a clash with