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lucky lion Real Madrid's Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Sustains Adductor Injury In Derby Draw
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered an adductor injury in Sunday's derby draw with Atletico Madridlucky lion, the Spanish champions have confirmed. (More Football News)
Courtois struggled to kick with his left foot in the latter stages of the match at the Civitas Metropolitano, where he was earlier targeted with projectiles by a group of supporters.
Atleti ultras group Fondo Sur launched objects including cigarette lighters at Courtois when he celebrated Eder Militao's 64th-minute opener in front of the home fans.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid: Angel Correa's Last-gasp Equaliser Caps Dramatic DerbyThe teams were taken off the pitch for over 15 minutes in response to that incident, with Angel Correa's stoppage-time strike later salvaging a 1-1 draw for the hosts.
On Monday, Madrid released an update on Courtois' condition, confirming he had suffered an adductor injury in his left leg and would be monitored.
Courtois medical report.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) September 30, 2024Spanish media reports subsequently claimed he could miss around two weeks, which would mean sitting out Wednesday's Champions League trip to Lille and a home league game versus Villarreal on Saturday.
After the subsequent international breaklucky lion, Los Blancos go to Celta Vigo on October 19 before facing Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona in two huge home games the following week.