Thibaut Courtois provides positive health update after missing El Clasico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Thibaut Courtois missed Real Madrid's match against Barcelona due to illness. The club announced his flu symptoms before the game, leading to his exclusion from the lineup. Courtois has since reported improvement, stating, 'I’m feeling much better now' as he gradually resumes training. He remains optimistic about playing in the upcoming match against Racing Club this weekend.
- •Courtois missed El Clasico due to a flu illness.
- •Andriy Lunin started in goal against Barcelona, conceding only one goal.
- •Courtois is optimistic about returning for the weekend match against Racing Club.
- •Real Madrid prioritizes Courtois' full recovery for future fixtures.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid veteran issues update on his health after missing El Clasico: ‘Feeling much better’
"The hours leading up to El Clasico on Sunday night were all about Thibaut Courtois and the sudden flu he suffered which shockingly put his participation in doubt.Taking no risks, Real Madrid put up an...
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