It’s a huge blow for Real Madrid a few hours before the Clásico against FC Barcelona, this Sunday evening (9 p.m.) at the Spotify Camp Nou. Thibaut Courtois will ultimately not be there. Victim of the flu, the Belgian goalkeeper was withdrawn from the Madrid group in the morning, but still hoped to be able to join his teammates in Catalonia. According to Marcathe 34-year-old goalkeeper finally had to give up making the trip, his state of health not allowing him to play this match. A major absence for José Mourinho, who will have to do without his starting goalkeeper in one of the most important matches of the season.
However, Courtois was determined to try everything to hold his place. “ We will see how he evolves over the hours and if he feels better. If so, he’ll fly to Barcelona », We explained around the club at the start of the day. But the Belgian, described as particularly weakened by the virus, has not recovered sufficiently. It is therefore Lunin who should take his place in the Madrid cages against Hansi Flick’s men. A solution which, however, does not seem to worry Real Madrid. “ We have Lunin. He is very good “, we assured from Valdebebas.
