On Tuesday, Los Blancos overcame a deficit to defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League, but at the expense of goalie Courtois.
Due to injury concerns, Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are probably going to miss Saturday’s Clasico matchup against La Liga leaders Barcelona.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Real Madrid said that Courtois had been diagnosed with an adductor injury in his left leg. His typical replacement is Ukrainian custodian Andriy Lunin.
When Courtois sustained a minor hip injury earlier this month, Lunin filled in for him.
Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #11 Rodrygo reacts during the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 3 football match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on October 22, 2024. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
Madrid coach Ancelotti claimed that Rodrygo had a “muscular injury” after the winger looked injured during the closing moments of the team’s victory over Dortmund.According to Spanish media on Wednesday, Rodrygo is expected to miss the match against the league leaders due to a hamstring injury.The second-place winners are three points behind Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick.