Clasico: Thibaut Courtois ruled out for Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona
Real Madrid announced on Sunday the last-minute withdrawal of Thibaut Courtois for the Clasico against FC Barcelona, due to a flu-like condition, according to several media outlets.
Real Madrid will have to do without their starting goalkeeper for the Clasico. Thibaut Courtois is ruled out for the match against FC Barcelona, scheduled for Sunday evening at Camp Nou, the Madrid club announced, as reported by So Foot and Maxifoot.
A withdrawal linked to a flu-like condition
According to L'Équipe and Le Figaro, the Belgian is ruled out due to a "flu-like condition." El Español specifies that the club issued a statement on Sunday morning to explain the absence of their goalkeeper. RMC Sport describes it as a "big blow" for the Madrid side, while Foot Mercato speaks of a "last-minute setback."
A last-minute absence
The information is confirmed by several Spanish and French media outlets. El País headlines on a "baja de última hora," and Libertad Digital indicates that the goalkeeper will not be able to face Barça today. Onze Mondial mentions a "cold shower" for Real.
The withdrawal comes a few hours before kick-off. The match counts for La Liga and is played at Camp Nou, Foot Mercato specifies. Real Madrid has not yet communicated on the name of the goalkeeper who will replace Courtois.
