Courtois misses the Clásico due to flu
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not be able to play tonight's match against Barcelona. The white club has announced his last-minute absence due to a flu-like illness, a mild infection affecting the respiratory tract that leaves him unable to be in condition to compete.
The Clásico is one of the most important fixtures on the Spanish League calendar and always generates enormous interest among fans of both teams. Therefore, the absence of a starting player like Courtois represents a significant change for the coach, who must decide who will occupy the goal in a match of the highest demand.
According to the available information, the goalkeeper's absence became known shortly before the match. Real Madrid has not provided further details about his health condition or how long he will be out of action.
In short, Real Madrid will face the Clásico without one of its most experienced goalkeepers. Fans will follow the match closely to see how the team responds to this unexpected setback.
Sources: Notimérica
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