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Los Blancos' hopes of catching Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table have taken a blow due to recent injury concerns
Real Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes have taken a hit as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faces injury concerns ahead of their clash against Leganes.
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With crucial Champions League and Copa del Rey matches on the horizon, manager Carlo Ancelotti is unwilling to take any risks with his first-choice shot-stopper.
Courtois set to miss Leganes clash amid fitness concerns
As Real Madrid prepare to return to domestic action after the international break, the absence of Thibaut Courtois could prove to be a setback in their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
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The Belgian goalkeeper, who recently returned to international duty with Belgium, suffered a minor injury scare and is now expected to sit out the upcoming league game against Leganes.
According to reports from Marca, Courtois’ injury is not severe, but Real Madrid’s medical team and Ancelotti himself are opting for caution.
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With a packed fixture list ahead, including a Copa del Rey semi-final second leg and a Champions League quarter-final showdown against Arsenal, Madrid cannot afford to take any risks with their No.1 goalkeeper.
Instead, Andriy Lunin is expected to step in between the posts for the Leganes match, and possibly in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad next week.
Real Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes face extra pressure
Currently three points behind Barcelona, Real Madrid cannot afford any slip-ups if they want to keep the pressure on their bitter rivals.
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A win against Leganes would allow Los Blancos to temporarily draw level at the top, with Barcelona set to face Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday. However, without Courtois, Madrid’s defensive setup could be slightly more vulnerable.
While Lunin has impressed in cup competitions, stepping into the league battle at such a critical stage brings added pressure, but Los Blancos fans will be hoping the Ukrainian goalkeeper can deliver a solid performance in Courtois’ absence.
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Looking ahead, the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal in April remains the bigger priority for Real Madrid, and Ancelotti’s decision to rest Courtois now could be crucial in ensuring he is fully fit for the European challenge.
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