Real Madrid’s preparations for a crucial stage of the season have been dealt a serious blow with Thibaut Courtois now officially ruled out after the club confirmed his injury.
The goalkeeper’s discomfort had caused concern in recent hours, but following medical tests the situation has now been clarified.
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The club released an official statement confirming the diagnosis, ending any uncertainty. Real Madrid stated in the latest news,
Today, the Real Madrid Medical Service examined our player Thibaut Courtois and it was diagnosed that he has an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right quadriceps. His recovery will be monitored. “
Early assessments after the game against Manchester City had already raised doubts about the seriousness of the problem.
Courtois is still feeling severe pain, prompting further investigation.
The club therefore arranged for more detailed examinations to be carried out the following morning to establish the exact nature of the injury.
Courtois will be out for six weeks. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
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NMR results now confirm these concerns.
What was initially feared to be a simple strain turned out to be a true muscle injury.
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The recovery time is expected to sideline Courtois for around six weeks, a period that could be decisive for Real Madrid’s season, and the timing couldn’t be worse.
The Belgian will now miss the upcoming Madrid derby but the repercussions extend far beyond domestic competition.
He is also expected to miss both legs of the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich and could even miss the semi-finals if Real Madrid advance.
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This places a huge responsibility on Andriy Lunin.
The Ukrainian goalkeeper has shown he can step up when needed, but replacing a player like Courtois is never easy, especially in high-stakes European competition.
