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Thibaut Courtois’ mere presence in goal adds a sense of reassurance to Real Madrid’s performances for his addition to the team automatically makes it tangibly more difficult for opposition to score.
The Belgian superstar was once again the hero on the night when Los Blancos took on Borussia Dortmund, racking up five saves and ensuring that the Germans did not pull clear early on.
After the game, however, the club revealed that the goalkeeper had once again suffered a muscular injury, thus ruling him out of action for around two to three weeks, meaning he will miss the El Clasico this weekend.
As revealed in a recent update on DAZN, the Merengues are hopeful that Courtois will return to action and back to complete fitness after the next international break.
That implies that the player will likely miss Real Madrid’s next four games across all competitions including against Barcelona, Valencia, AC Milan and Osasuna.
The men in white return to action after the hiatus on 24th November and the coaching staff hopes Courtois will be available for the fixture against Leganes.
While it is indeed a massive blow for Carlo Ancelotti and Co. to be without one of their vital pillars, it does open the door for Andriy Lunin who recently renewed his contract and has seldom put a foot wrong when called into duty.
The Ukrainian international has only made two appearances for the team so far this season, against Lille and Villarreal, both of which came when Courtois was injured.
Now, he is set to start in El Clasico and it remains to be seen how he can hold up against Barcelona’s in-form attack.
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Carlo Ancelotti had likely never faced as much criticism in his second stint at Real Madrid as he did when his team found themselves 2-0 down at half-time against Borussia Dortmund.
The Santiago Bernabeu crowd had grown restless, the team’s performances were inconsistent, and all eyes were on Ancelotti.
Yet, in a moment of immense pressure, Real Madrid staged a spirited comeback, eventually winning the game 5-2, reigniting hope for the season.
As reported by MARCA, the team’s reaction in the second half was the result of intense discussions and self-reflection during the break.
Instead of scolding his players, Ancelotti made them confront their performance, urging them to rediscover their pride and the footballing identity they seemed to have lost.
The players, particularly stars like Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe, took the message to heart, with both contributing to the goals that fueled the comeback.
After the match, the players rallied behind their coach, knowing the road ahead could be tough.
“We can’t let the manager down,” was the sentiment echoed in the Real Madrid dressing room.
The squad is now hopeful that the win over Dortmund will be the start of an eventual recovery, especially after a mixed start to the campaign.
Real Madrid players want to ensure that this is not just a one-off Champions League comeback, but the beginning of a sustained turnaround for the rest of the season.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid face a series of crucial fixtures. Ancelotti’s men will need to maintain their newfound intensity in La Liga and the Champions League, with upcoming matches against Barcelona, Valencia and AC Milan being must-win encounters.
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