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Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left the World Cup quarterfinal against Spain with a thigh/quadriceps injury in the 71st minute and was replaced by Senne Lammens, raising Real Madrid's fears of a potentially lengthy absence ahead of the 2026–27 season; he will undergo further tests, and if sidelined, Andriy Lunin would be called upon, compounding Madrid's injury concerns given Courtois's recent history.
Real Madrid announced their squad for Sunday’s El Clásico at Camp Nou (21:00 CET), with Courtois back in goal and expected to start. Mbappé isn’t included, and the lineup spans goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers, as Madrid prepare to face Barca, a result that could influence the La Liga title race. Broadcast info includes DAZN La Liga (Spain), ESPN Deportes (USA) and ESPN+.
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-1 thanks to a late Fede Valverde strike. Courtois produced crucial saves to keep Madrid in the game; Aurélien Tchouaméni was outstanding (8.5), winning balls and scoring from a corner. Ferland Mendy returned with a solid display and helped shut down Iago Aspas late on. Arda Güler struggled in a false‑nine role, Brahim Díaz couldn’t break lines, and Vinícius Jr. was relatively quiet. Substitute César Palacios impressed with interceptions and link‑up play as Madrid held on for the win.
Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League, ending Madrid's perfect record, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the decisive goal and Thibaut Courtois making key saves for Madrid.
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, advancing to the Champions League semifinals with a 4-0 aggregate win. Chelsea attempted to rally, but N'Golo Kante missed two excellent chances, and a classic Real counterattack saw Rodrygo score twice. Lampard's tactical plan delivered hope but no goals, and Chelsea have now lost four consecutive matches across all competitions for the first time since November 1993. Thibaut Courtois had the last laugh, making a fine save from Marc Cucurella in the first half, denying Enzo Fernandez in the second and keeping a clean sheet that helped Real reach the semifinals with a degree of comfort.