Real Madrid’s preparations for Saturday’s highly-anticipated La Liga El Clásico against Barcelona have hit a snag, as first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois joins the injury list.
Courtois, who played in Tuesday’s 5-2 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, has been diagnosed with an adductor injury in his left leg. This setback follows the news that forward Rodrygo will miss the clash due to a muscular injury.
A statement from Real Madrid confirmed Courtois’s injury, stating: “Following tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an adductor injury in his left leg. His progress will be monitored.”
The absence of Courtois and Rodrygo deals a significant blow to Real Madrid’s hopes of securing a crucial win against arch-rivals Barcelona. With the Santiago Bernabeu set to host the thrilling encounter, Los Blancos will need to rely on their depth to overcome the injury setbacks.
As the countdown to El Clásico begins, Real Madrid fans anxiously await updates on Courtois’s recovery and the team’s strategy to overcome these key absences.
