Karim Benzema's pre-season preparation has hit a stumbling block, with the confirmation he is set to miss Real Madrid's Audi Cup appearance with a thigh strain.
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Benzema to Sit out of Germany Visit
Monday, Aug. 3
"Not making the trip are Cristiano Ronaldo, who suffered lower back pain during the latest training session, and Benzema, who overloaded his right thigh in the last session," reported Los Blancos' official website.
Benzema will miss Tuesday's match with Tottenham Hotspur before a potential final showdown with Bayern Munich or AC Milan.