October 23, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid will be without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo for their upcoming match against Barcelona, following injuries sustained during their 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.
The club confirmed that Courtois has injured his left adductor muscle, while Rodrygo requires an MRI scan after showing signs of discomfort in the latter stages of Tuesday’s match. The Brazilian forward managed to contribute to Lucas Vazquez’s goal before being replaced by Aurelien Tchouameni in the 85th minute.
Rodrygo has been instrumental for Carlo Ancelotti’s team this season, contributing three goals and two assists across 13 matches. His creative output of 16 chances ranks him third in the squad, behind only Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior, who have both created 21 opportunities.
The injuries add to Madrid’s defensive concerns, with Dani Carvajal and David Alaba already ruled out of the fixture. However, the Spanish giants received positive news regarding Brahim Diaz, who has returned to training following a month on the sidelines.
These absences will test Madrid’s squad depth when they face their Catalan rivals in what could be a crucial match for the La Liga title race. The team’s medical staff will monitor the recovery progress of both players in the coming days.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
