Lyon striker Benzema was the league's top scorer with 20 goals last season and has maintained that form this campaign, topping the charts again with eight in 13 games.
New Bordeaux playmaker Gourcuff joined his international colleague in the spotlight after coming back to France following a two-year spell at AC Milan.
His passing and dribbling skills have helped Laurent Blanc's team move into third place, six points adrift of leaders Lyon.
Gourcuff may have saved under-fire Domenech's job after his spectacular long-range drive then earned France a 2-2 draw in Romania.
"This defeat has generated some doubt in our minds just a few days before a crucial game in the league," said Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas.
"Great teams never lose two successive games. We must react and prepare for Sunday."
