Major setback for Real Madrid before traveling to Athens for the Champions League match against Olympiacos: Thibaut Courtois did not participate in the final training session.
According to José Luis Sánchez (La Sexta), Courtois left the Valdebebas facilities before the Champions League training session scheduled by Xabi Alonso and his coaching staff.
🚨 ALARMA COURTOIS 🚨
🤕 El portero del Madrid ha abandonado Valdebebas antes del entrenamiento de Champions.
ℹ️ @JLSanchez78pic.twitter.com/PlyLDIzz95
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) November 25, 2025
According to Fernando Burgos (Onda Cero), the Belgian international is suffering from gastroenteritis and will not travel with the rest of the squad. Lunin will take his place.
@thibautcourtois no entrena con el equipo antes del viaje a Atenas y se perderá el partido contra Olympiacos. Parece una gastroenteritis. @AndreyLunin13 jugara mañana su primer partido de la temporada, y será su primer partido a las órdenes de Xabi Alonso.
— Fernando Burgos (@fburgos4) November 25, 2025
Pending the official squad list from the Whites, the goalkeeper could be ruled out for tomorrow’s match in Greece.
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