Real Madrid will face Olympiacos in their upcoming Champions League match without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian international has been sidelined due to a viral infection.
The Spanish giants, record 15-time Champions League winners, are scheduled to play Olympiacos in Athens this Wednesday, in the fifth round of the competition’s group stage.
Real Madrid confirmed Courtois’s absence in an official statement released on Tuesday. The statement read: “Following medical tests conducted on our player Thibaut Courtois by the club’s medical staff, he has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal viral infection. He will not travel with the team to Athens, and his recovery will be closely monitored.”
This absence is a blow to Real Madrid’s hopes as they aim to secure their position at the top of their Champions League group. Courtois has been a key player for the team, providing crucial saves in previous matches. His absence places added pressure on the team’s other goalkeeping options.
The club has not yet indicated how long Courtois is expected to be out of action, but his condition will be assessed daily. The team will be hoping for a quick recovery as they navigate a busy schedule of domestic and European fixtures.
The match against Olympiacos is a crucial one for Real Madrid as they look to maintain their momentum in the Champions League. A victory would significantly boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stages of the competition.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates on Courtois’s condition and Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign.
