Real Madrid Suffers Key Injuries Ahead of El Clásico
Rodrygo and Courtois will miss the crucial match against Barcelona due to recent injuries sustained in the Champions League.
- Real Madrid confirmed that forward Rodrygo has a muscle injury in his right femoral biceps, sidelining him for approximately three weeks.
- Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also out with an adductor injury in his left leg, expected to miss up to four weeks of action.
- Andriy Lunin will replace Courtois as goalkeeper for the upcoming Clásico against Barcelona.
- Real Madrid's injuries come after a 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund, where Rodrygo was instrumental before his injury.
- Barcelona enters the Clásico in strong form, having secured a 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick.