Real Madrid striker tested positive for Covid ahead of their friendly. The French ace produced a stunning individual display on his last trip to Govan when he scored a double in Lyon’s 3-0 Champions League win over the Light Blues in 2007.
But Benzema won’t be in the La Liga giants squad when they take on Steven Gerrard’s men for their final friendly before the start of the defence of their Scottish Premiership crown against Livingston.
Real Madrid have also confirmed that new signing David Alaba, who joined on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, won’t play at Ibrox.