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Real Madrid Confirm Courtois Right Quadriceps Injury, Bayern Quarterfinal in Doubt

Andriy Lunin becomes the starter with estimates ranging from three to six weeks for Courtois’s return.

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Overview

  • Real Madrid’s medical update says Courtois sustained a right rectus femoris muscle injury and awaits further evaluation.
  • The club indicates he will be out for at least three weeks, while Spanish outlet Marca reports a recovery closer to six weeks.
  • Courtois was substituted at halftime of the 2-1 win at Manchester City after a standout first half.
  • He is ruled out of the April 7 home leg against Bayern Munich and is doubtful for the April 15 return match.
  • Lunin has taken over in goal, with Courtois also expected to miss Sunday’s Madrid derby, and Bayern are managing goalkeeper issues including Manuel Neuer’s calf injury per reports.