Overview
- Thibaut Courtois sustained an abductor injury in his left leg during Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid.
- Courtois will be absent for Real Madrid's Champions League match against Lille and their LaLiga game against Villarreal.
- The goalkeeper is expected to recover in time for the LaLiga match against Celta Vigo on October 19.
- Courtois has confirmed he will not play for Belgium while Domenico Tedesco remains the national team coach.
- Real Madrid currently sits second in LaLiga, three points behind leaders Barcelona.