The French striker is the latest player to be sidelined for Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal decider against Atletico
MADRID — Karim Benzema will definitely join Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Marcelo on the Real Madrid sidelines against Atletico on Wednesday.
Goalunderstands Benzema, who played no part in Madrid's 3-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, failed to prove his fitness in a training session on Monday due to an issue with the striker's right knee.
The France international's absence leaves Madrid with only Ballon d'Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo fit in Carlo Ancelotti's usual attacking trio.