Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois to miss Clasico due to illness
Football
Reuters
25 October, 2026, 06:20 pm
Last modified: 25 October, 2026, 06:22 pm
Andriy Lunin is in line to replace Courtois in goal at Camp Nou.
Reuters
25 October, 2026, 06:20 pm
Last modified: 25 October, 2026, 06:22 pm
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss his side's LaLiga fixture at Barcelona today (25 October) due to the flu, the club said in a statement.
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Courtois' absence leaves manager Jose Mourinho without a key player for a vital clash with their league-leading rivals.
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The 34-year-old Belgian will miss his first game this season.
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Andriy Lunin is in line to replace Courtois in goal at Camp Nou.
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Lunin's last appearance for Real Madrid came on 3 May, in a 2-0 win over Espanyol.
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Illia Voloshyn has been called up to the senior squad, with Sergio Mestre the other goalkeeper in the matchday squad.
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