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Thibaut Courtois returns to Real Madrid training ahead of La Liga season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Thibaut Courtois returns to Real Madrid training ahead of La Liga season

Summary

Thibaut Courtois is back in training with Real Madrid following his World Cup participation. The goalkeeper had a minor muscle issue but is working on regaining full fitness at Valdebebas. More World Cup players, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, are expected to return to the squad on Monday as preparations continue for their La Liga opener against Espanyol. Courtois remained in Madrid for individual training while the team is in Hungary for a friendly.

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•Courtois trained individually in Madrid while team played in Hungary.
•Mbappe, Bellingham, and others set to return on Monday.
•Real Madrid aims for full squad integration ahead of La Liga opener.
•Courtois dealing with minor muscle issue sustained at the World Cup.
•Team prepares for a friendly against Deportivo La Coruna.

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12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid veteran back after World Cup break; Mbappe, Bellingham & co. to return on Monday

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Real Madrid continue to welcome back their World Cup players, with Thibaut Courtois becoming the latest member of Jose Mourinho’s squad to return after his summer break.The Belgian goalkeeper, who p...
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