Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois to miss Clasico due to illness
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss the upcoming Clásico match against Barcelona due to illness. The club announced on Sunday that the Belgian player has contracted the flu, ruling him out for the high-profile fixture.
The absence of Courtois is a significant blow for Real Madrid as they prepare for the crucial encounter against their historic rivals. The club has not yet detailed alternative squad arrangements for the match following the confirmation of his illness.
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ESPN Soccer (US)Specific attribution of the illness as flu with club confirmation.
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