Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois Out of El Clásico, Young Goalkeeper Called Up at Short Notice

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: Spain

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Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois Out of El Clásico, Young Goalkeeper Called Up at Short Notice

Thibaut Courtois will miss the La Liga matchday 10 Clásico after Real Madrid announced on October 25 that he has a flu-like illness. Andriy Lunin is expected to start in goal against Barcelona, while young Ukrainian goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn has been called into the squad. Barcelona lead the standings with 27 points, six ahead of third-placed Real Madrid on 21.

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