Courtois in a Rough Patch as Madrid Eye Bayern Showdown
29 March 2026
Injury Update for Courtois
A sports report on Sunday says Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is going through a tough spell amid news of his latest injury.
Courtois has been out for ten days after being subbed at halftime of the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Manchester City.
The club says the 33-year-old is dealing with a muscular injury to the rectus femoris of the right thigh, which will keep him out for several weeks.
According to ESPN, the injury, hard to heal quickly due to its severity, is worsening in recent days.
It seems unlikely Courtois will play in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich, set for April 15.
Madrid's Plan and Return Outlook
Real Madrid will likely rely on Andriy Lunin in this decisive match, as they did against Atlético Madrid last Sunday. His return is highly anticipated in the Spanish capital; the question remains: when will he be ready?
Also read: Strong blow.. Real Madrid confirms fears about Courtois in official statement
Punchline 1: When life gives you a hamstring, you turn it into a long-term project.
Punchline 2: If Courtois comes back soon, Madrid might start charging rent to the bench for all the guests of the defense.
