Real Madrid hit with late blow as Courtois misses Clasico

Real Madrid C.F.

Real Madrid has announced this Sunday a late, especially significant setback for the Clasico against FC Barcelona, corresponding to matchday 10 of LaLiga. Thibaut Courtois will not be available for the game due to a flu-like illness, as the white club confirmed through its official channels.

The absence of the Belgian international is a major blow for the Madrid squad, who lose their first-choice goalkeeper just hours before one of the most anticipated matches of the season.

Illia Voloshyn comes into the squad

Real Madrid has also said that Illia Voloshyn will take Courtois's place in the squad. Everything points to Andriy Lunin being the one to defend the Madrid goal against Barcelona, although the official starting XI will need to be confirmed.

Fantasy implications

The news is a heavy blow for managers who had Courtois in their lineups for this matchday 10. His unexpected absence forces them to look for alternatives, as long as the fantasy market allows changes before kick-off.

Meanwhile, Lunin becomes the main candidate to take charge of Real Madrid's goal, an unexpected opportunity in one of the most demanding fixtures on the calendar.

Courtois, late withdrawal.https://t.co/XZ84TYRyza

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 25, 2026