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Real Madrid dealt huge double injury blow with Thibaut Courtois & Rodrygo ruled out of crucial Clasico clash against Barcelona

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<p>Courtois and Rodrygo have been ruled out of the all-important Clasico clash. Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5866063/2024/10/23/thibaut-courtois-injury-real-madrid-clasico/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Belgian goalkeeper Courtois is set to be sidelined for at least two weeks with a groin injury, while Rodrygo suffered a right leg injury during the club’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-borussia-dortmund-vinicius-jr-kylian-mbappe/blt7e71f3da90250d23" target="_blank">Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund</a> on Tuesday. The Brazilian winger will undergo an MRI scan on Thursday, after which the club will get a clear picture of the extent of his injury.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>With Courtois out of the team, Andriy Lunin is expected to take his place in the starting lineup. The Ukrainian goalkeeper appeared in 31 matches in the 2023-24 season and was instrumental in the club winning La Liga and the Champions League titles. Jude Bellingham, on the other hand, could be pushed up front in a more advanced role in Rodrygo’s absence.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Rodrygo’s absence will surely prove to be a setback for Carlo Ancelotti, however, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-junior-compared-to-pele-real-madrid-star-solo-goal-borussia-dortmund-club-legend-overcome/blt10cf052d2c18a059" target="_blank">Vinicius Jr’s fiery form</a> will provide the manager some assurance ahead of the Clasico. The Brazilian is fresh from scoring an incredible hat-trick in Real’s phenomenal comeback win over the Germans on Tuesday.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After the all-important Clasico on Saturday night, Ancelotti's Real side are set to face Valencia and Osasuna in La Liga respectively, and will also take on AC Milan in a Champions League fixture before the November international break.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid dealt huge double injury blow with Thibaut Courtois & Rodrygo ruled out of crucial Clasico clash against Barcelona | Goal.com US

Real Madrid have been dealt a huge double injury blow, with Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo both set to miss this weekend&apos;s Clasico against Barcelona.

Real Madrid dealt huge double injury blow with Thibaut Courtois &amp; Rodrygo ruled out of crucial Clasico clash against Barcelona

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