Goalkeeper Courtois to Miss Champions League Due to Injury
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Real Madrid's match at Lille in the Champions League due to a muscle injury. He was diagnosed with an abductor injury following tests after the match against Atletico Madrid. Kylian Mbappé, who also missed the derby, is included in Madrid's squad.
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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Real Madrid's Champions League match at Lille on Wednesday due to a muscle injury.
Following tests conducted on Monday, the club announced Courtois had an abductor injury in his left leg.
Courtois sustained the injury during the 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league derby on Sunday, where he played the entire match at Metropolitano Stadium.
Madrid began their Champions League title defense with a 3-1 home victory over Stuttgart. Kylian Mbappé, who missed the derby due to a hamstring injury, has been included in Madrid's squad.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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