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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid confirmed Courtois’s absence in an official statement released on Tuesday. The statement read: \u201cFollowing 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
DZWatch will continue to provide updates on Courtois’s condition and Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign.<\/em><\/p>\n