Injured Beckham out of Saturday's game against Valencia

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham will miss Saturday's Primera Liga game at Valencia after straining his groin before the Champions League match at Arsenal.

"I won't be able to be with the team for the next five or six days," the England captain told the club's website on Thursday.

"I felt something in the warm-up (for Wednesday's match against Arsenal) but I carried on as best I could."

Beckham played the whole game against Arsenal, his first for Real in England, but failed to exert his normal influence as his side drew the first knockout round second leg tie 0-0 to go out 1-0 on aggregate.

A spokesman for Beckham said the injury became worse as the match wore on.

Medical staff have told the player he should rest for a week before resuming full training.