K.Benzema joined the ranks of several hikers and could end up behind bars. © EuroFootball.com

Madrid's "Real" forward Karim Benzema is in danger of going to jail.

The Spanish media reports that on February 3, just hours after a shocking defeat of the royal club to the "Granada" team, the French player's "Audi" car was caught speeding in the city at a speed of 216 km per hour.

For such an offense, the player faces a prison sentence of three to six months.

The first court hearing was supposed to take place on Tuesday, but it was postponed due to the Spanish Cup match in Barcelona.