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Real Madrid Rocked by Thibaut Courtois INJURY BLOW Just Hours Before El Clasico Showdown with Barcelona

Andriy Lunin is expected to start as Real Madrid lose their first-choice keeper and a key player in a six-point chase, the club said.

  • On Sunday, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss the LaLiga match at Barcelona due to the flu, the club said in a statement.
  • The 34-year-old Belgian will miss his first game this season, creating a significant tactical challenge at Camp Nou for the high-stakes fixture.
  • Andriy Lunin, 27, is set to replace Courtois in goal; Lunin last appeared on May 3 in a 2-0 win over Espanyol.
  • Illia Voloshyn has been called up to the senior squad as cover, with Sergio Mestre serving as the other goalkeeper in the matchday squad.
  • Manager Jose Mourinho faces a vital clash against league-leading Barcelona without his key goalkeeper, testing defensive stability in a critical LaLiga contest.
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