Thibaut Courtois
RMABelgium
Left
May 11, 1992
34
6'7"
212 lb
GK
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Real MadridFive saves in loss
Courtois made five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Barcelona.
Analysis: Courtois stopped five of the seven shots he faced Sunday, but it wasn't enough as his team mustered only a single effort on net. It was a frustrating day for Courtois, who was individually great, but with no help in front of him there was nothing he could do to slow down the Barcelona attack for 90 minutes.
Starting in net
Courtois (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Sunday's El Clasico.
Analysis: Courtois is back in net as Real Madrid try to stop their rivals from taking the league Sunday, starting as expected. He will remain in this role to close out the season as his club tries to end on a good note, having a disappointing season that will likely end with no trophies.
Returns to squad Sunday
Courtois (quadriceps) is back in the squad for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona, according to the club.
Analysis: Courtois's return to the matchday squad is a significant boost for Real Madrid heading into one of the biggest fixtures of the season, with the Belgian goalkeeper having been sidelined for around six weeks following the quadriceps injury. His inclusion in the squad suggests he is ready to reclaim his starting role between the posts, with Andriy Lunin having covered during his absence. Getting their first-choice goalkeeper back for the Clasico is a timely development for a side looking to make a statement in the final stretch of a difficult domestic season.
Should return for Clasico
Courtois (quadriceps) trained in full Friday and should be an option for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona, the club posted.
Analysis: Courtois had been targeting the Clasico as his return date after being sidelined for around six weeks following the quadriceps lesion he suffered against Manchester City, and completing a full training session on Friday puts him right on track. The Belgian goalkeeper is expected to regain his starting role between the posts if cleared, with Andriy Lunin having covered during his lengthy absence. Getting their first-choice goalkeeper back for one of the biggest fixtures of the season is a major boost for Real Madrid heading into Sunday's showdown at the Camp Nou.
Targeting Clasico return
Courtois continues to make progress in his recovery from the quadriceps lesion and is hopeful of being fit for the Clasico against Barcelona on May 10, according to Melchor Ruiz of COPE.
Analysis: Courtois had been sidelined for around six weeks after suffering a muscle lesion in the Champions League clash against Manchester City, ruling him out for seven consecutive games across all competitions. The Belgian goalkeeper's potential return for the Clasico on May 10 would be a significant boost for Real Madrid heading into one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season, with Andriy Lunin having held the fort between the posts during his absence. The club will continue to monitor his evolution carefully before committing to any firm return date, but the positive trajectory of his recovery is an encouraging sign.
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