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Real Madrid have been dealt a major blow after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was ruled out for at least six weeks with a thigh injury.The 33-year-old sustained the issue during the Champions League
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has torn a muscle in his upper right leg, jeopardizing his availability for a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Courtois was substituted at halftime of Madrid’s Champions League game at Manchester City on Tuesday.
Tests confirm that Courtois has a tear in his right adductor muscle. He'll miss the derby and the international break. Lunin will step up again.
Courtois could miss seven matches for Real Madrid during that stretch but might return in time for El Clasico at Barcelona on May 10
Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has revealed he sent a private message of support to Antonin Kinsky after the Tottenham goalkeeper's disastrous Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old Czech shot-stopper was handed a surprise start at the Metropolitano but was ruthlessly substituted after just 14 minutes following two monumental blunders that helped the Spanish side race into a 3-0 lead.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed he reached out to Antonín Kinsky on Instagram after the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper endured a nightmare Champions League debut.