US EditionReal Madrid Faces Atletico in Key La Liga Derby as It Tries to Catch Barcelona
Thibaut Courtois faces scans after halftime substitution for a possible right adductor injury, risking absence in the crucial La Liga derby against Atlético Madrid.
- On Sunday, Real Madrid hosts Atlético Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, trailing Barcelona by four points with 10 rounds remaining, making the derby crucial in La Liga.
- Courtois exited at halftime against Manchester City and AS reports a right adductor issue requiring scans on Thursday.
- Álvaro Arbeloa called the substitution 'precautionary' and noted Courtois 'wanted to continue', while Andriy Lunin was solid in the second half against City.
- If Courtois is unavailable, Andriy Lunin would start the derby, and even a short layoff would hurt Real; a loss plus a Barcelona win would strengthen Barcelona's title chances.
- With the March international break next, Real could have up to two weeks for Courtois to recover, while Atlético's Jan Oblak is doubtful after a torso injury, and Real seek vengeance for the 5-2 loss at Metropolitano.
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