US EditionReal Madrid's Courtois Could Miss Bayern Clash After Tearing Thigh Muscle
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faces up to six weeks on the sidelines due to a muscle injury in his right quadriceps, the club confirmed on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
- Courtois was substituted at halftime during Tuesday's Champions League match against Manchester City after warming up for the second leg.
- Backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is expected to start Sunday's LaLiga derby against Atletico Madrid while the team manages injuries to stars Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao.
- His absence excludes the goalkeeper from next month's Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich, posing a significant challenge for the Spanish team.
- The 33-year-old Courtois has been essential to Real Madrid's recent success, helping secure its 14th and 15th European Cups in 2022 and 2024.
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Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Likely To Miss Bayern Munich Quarters
Real Madrid are likely to be without injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for both legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, according to the Spanish press on Thursday.
Thibaut Courtois ruled out for six weeks; to miss UCL tie vs Bayern Munich, La Liga clash vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois sidelined for six weeks with a thigh injury, missing key LaLiga and UCL fixtures. Lunin to deputise. Barcelona's Joan Garcia is fit after a scare, while Bayern Munich face goalkeeper availability concerns ahead of crucial Champions League matches.
Champions League: Real Madrid Hit, Courtesy Thibaut Injured Six Weeks and Game Against Bayern Munich
Belgian goaltender Thibaut Courtois will miss the quarter final of the Real Madrid Champions League against Bayern Munich because of a muscle injury to the thigh.
Real Madrid is in front of the Champions League duels with Bayern around Thibaut Courtois. The goalkeeper has contracted a muscle injury, his stake in the quarterfinals is very uncertain.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois sidelined for six weeks with leg muscle injury
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be out for up to six weeks with a leg muscle injury, ruling him out of next month’s Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich in another fitness blow for the Spanish side.
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