Real Madrid, the bad news accumulates

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By: Manu Tournoux

Real Madrid, the bad news accumulates

It is with many absentees that Real Madrid will appear on the field of Olympiakos, Wednesday evening in the Champions League.

Beaten by Liverpool (1-0) in its last Champions League match, Real Madrid travels to Greece this Wednesday (9 p.m.) to challenge Olympiakos. A meeting for which Xabi Alonso will have to deal with many absentees.

In addition to the already known injured Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba and Franco Mastantuono, the Madrid coach will be deprived of Thibaut Courtois. The 33-year-old Belgian goalkeeper suffers from gastroenteritis and will not make the trip to Piraeus.

Huijsen also forfeits against Girona

But that’s not all. Dean Huijsen is also out. The Spanish defender finished this weekend’s match against Elche (2-2) injured. And tests taken by the player revealed a minor injury to his quadriceps, according to Marca.

Dean Huijsen’s unavailability is estimated to be between 7 and 10 days. The former Bournemouth will therefore also miss the Merengue’s trip to Girona on Sunday, and is doubtful for next Wednesday’s match on the pitch at Athletic Bilbao.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.