key facts about Hugo Duro a potential back-up for Benzema with Goal every 120 minutes

The 21-year-old can play either as a centre-forward or as a winger and he has already made 32 first-team appearances for his parent club Getafe.

Hugo Duro could replace Luka Jovic as Real Madrid's back-up striker, according to Diario AS. Here are 5 key facts about this 21-year-old gem.

Impressive goal-per-game ratio: Duro has scored 5 goals in 7 games for Castilla this season, averaging a goal every 123 minutes.

Top-flight experience: Owned by Getafe, the striker scored 1 goal and provided 4 assists in 32 first-team appearances.

Outstanding international debut: Hugo's sole appearance for Spain U21 so far turned out to be a huge success: he netted a late winner in the 1-0 victory in the Euro U21 qualifier against North Macedonia.

Full range of skills: Duro has several qualities: he is a mobile striker with a great finishing, able to play in every position in the attack: either a winger or a centre-forward.

Post-football career settled: The 21-year-old cares about his future outside football as he is currently studying for a degree in mechanical engineering.

Hugo Duro has made the first-team squad just once this season. The 21-year-old is on loan at Real Madrid from Getafe but there is a buyout clause in his contract.