Thibaut Courtois Sidelined for Champions League Quarter-Finals Due to Injury
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois is facing a six-week absence due to a leg muscle injury, ruling him out of the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich, a significant setback for the club.
The injury, which involves the rectus femoris of Courtois’ right quadriceps, was confirmed following tests by the club’s medical team. In an official statement released on Thursday, Real Madrid noted, “His condition is being monitored.”
This injury adds to the growing list of fitness concerns for Real Madrid, as they are already grappling with injuries to essential players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao.
In Courtois’ absence, Ukraine’s Andriy Lunin is set to take the goalkeeper position, starting with the anticipated derby against Atletico Madrid this Sunday in LaLiga.
