Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, is anticipated to be unavailable for the highly-anticipated “clasico” against Barcelona on Saturday due to a muscle injury he acquired during Tuesday’s Champions League encounter.

On Wednesday, the club reported that Courtois has sustained an adductor injury in his left leg. This comes after the Belgian international had been dealing with a previous abductor issue. Last season was particularly challenging for him, as he spent a significant portion on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.

Additionally, forward Rodrygo is also likely to miss the clasico. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Tuesday that Rodrygo was substituted in the 85th minute of Madrid’s 5-2 triumph over Borussia Dortmund, highlighting concerns over his fitness.

As the teams prepare for their showdown, Madrid currently finds itself trailing behind Barcelona by three points in the standings of La Liga, adding extra intensity to the upcoming match.