Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema miss Audi Cup tournament

.Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness will not be risked with the season soon to begin. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have both been left out of Real Madrid's squad for the Audi Cup tournament in Germany with concerns over the attacking duo's fitness. Ronaldo, 30, suffered "lower back pain" in his most recent training session, according to a club statement. BEST OF ESPN FC - Delaney: Rodgers' Liverpool future at stake | Season preview - Train: Real must keep Benzema | Tomas: Barcelona struggle - Brewin: Wenger vs. Jose will continue | Cox: Direct Arsenal win - VOTE: Di Maria vs. Depay and more | Di Maria having PSG medical - Tyler: Prem survival guide | Lindberg: Managerial volatility - LIVE: Transfer Talk | Done deals | ESPN FC TV | Fantasy Benzema, 27, "overloaded his right thigh" in the same session as Los Blancos step up their preparations for the new La Liga campaign. Madrid begin their league campaign at Sporting Gijon on Sunday, Aug. 23. Real Madrid coach...

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