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Thibaut Courtois injured again! Real Madrid stopper sidelined after taking centre stage in fraught derby draw with Atletico

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<p>Courtois took centre stage during Real Madrid's exhilarating 1-1 draw with bitter local rivals Atletico Madrid. The Belgian had been booed throughout the game due to his past with the Rojiblancos. Following Eder Militao's opener, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-thibaut-courtois-atletico-boss-diego-simeone-chaotic-madrid-derby-missiles-goalkeeper-match-suspended/blt08232b08b2a79bb8" target="_blank">goalkeeper was seen egging on Atletico fans</a>, who proceeded to throw objects at the 32-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/madrid-derby-suspended-as-atletico-fans-throw-objects-onto-pitch-diego-simeone-koke/bltb91b15b43a28e3c6" target="_blank">The match was then temporarily suspended</a> before the game was resumed after the fans had calmed down. After the restart, Courtois seemed to pick up an injury which has now been <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/futbol/primer-equipo/partes-medicos/parte-medico-de-courtois-30-09-2024" target="_blank">confirmed by Real Madrid</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5805532/2024/09/30/thibaut-courtois-injury-real-madrid-latest/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> has reported that Courtois is likely to miss at least two games including Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Lille and Saturday’s La Liga match against Villarreal. Club football will then break for the October international clashes and Courtois will likely only return to action after the break when Real Madrid takes on Celta Vigo on October 19.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Belgian national team's matches will not be of any concern for Courtois as the highly-rated goalkeeper has already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/thibaut-courtois-belgium-brands-domenico-tedesco-liar-boss-claims-done-everything-mend-relationship/blt8692dd2791ba06a8" target="_blank">announced a temporary retirement from the side as long</a> as Domenico Tedesco remains as Belgium's head coach.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Due to the issue with the Belgian national team, Courtois will only miss out on two official games overall and will be hopeful to be back when Real Madrid return to action after the international break.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR COURTOIS?

Thibaut Courtois injured again! Real Madrid stopper sidelined after taking centre stage in fraught derby draw with Atletico | Goal.com

Real Madrid have confirmed that Thibaut Courtois has picked an injury in the the abductor muscle of his left leg.