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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona after falling ill with the flu.
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Ukrainian goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn has been drafted into Real Madrid’s squad to replace Courtois ahead of the crucial La Liga encounter.
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Andriy Lunin is expected to step in for Courtois as Real Madrid prepare for the high-profile clash at the Camp Nou, with the Belgian’s absence dealing a major blow to the team.
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Real Madrid will be aiming to secure a victory to reduce Barcelona’s six-point lead, while the hosts will be looking to extend their advantage when the match kicks off at 9pm Nigerian time on Sunday.
October 25, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid goalkeeper has been ruled out of the El Clasico clash against Barcelona on Sunday after falling ill with the flu.
The Belgian goalkeeper has been replaced by Ukrainian goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn in the squad for the encounter.
The club confirmed his absence with a statement on their website on Sunday afternoon, a few hours before the match.
The statement read: “Courtois is a late withdrawal from tonight’s La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona due to the flu. Illia Voloshyn has been called up to the squad in his place .”
Courtois’ absence is a major blow for Real Madrid ahead of the clash against their rivals at the Camp Nou on Sunday night.
He has played 12 matches across all competitions this season. He has conceded 14 goals and kept just two clean sheets.
Andriy Lunin is expected to replace Courtois in the clash against Barcelona.
Real Madrid will be hoping to win to reduce Barcelona’s six-point lead, while the Blaugrana will be targeting a win to further pull away from Jose Mourinho’s side.
The match is slated for 9pm Nigerian time on Sunday.
