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Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois to miss Clasico due to illness
- 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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C 32%
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