Real Madrid have been handed a significant boost ahead of Sunday's monumental El Clasico clash with Barcelona, as Thibaut Courtois battles to overcome a sudden bout of illness. The Belgian goalkeeper had initially been expected to miss the trip to Catalonia, but he remains optimistic about featuring in the biggest game of the Spanish season.
Real Madrid have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial Clasico showdown against Barcelona after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was ruled out through illness. His late withdrawal forces the club to rely on deputy Andriy Lunin for the vital Liga fixture at Camp Nou.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists his side will not alter their tactical approach to deal with Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal in Sunday's massive Liga fixture. The Portuguese coach dismissed his team's recent thrashings of Sevilla and RB Leipzig, declaring that previous form means nothing during El Clasico.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has outlined the tactical blueprint he believes will neutralise the threat of Kylian Mbappe in the upcoming El Clasico. As the Catalan giants prepare for a seismic clash with Real Madrid, the German coach insists that defensive discipline and spatial awareness will be the deciding factors at the Spotify Camp Nou.
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