Injured Real Madrid goalie Courtois to miss Champions League game

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois holds a bag, thrown by Atletico Madrid fans, during the La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois holds a bag, thrown by Atletico Madrid fans, during the La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)


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MADRID — Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Real Madrid's match at Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday because of a muscle injury. Courtois underwent tests on Monday and was diagnosed with an abductor injury in his left leg. Courtois was hurt in the 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league derby on Sunday. Madrid began the defense of its Champions League title by beating Stuttgart 3-1 at home. Included in Madrid's squad was Kylian Mbappé, who missed the derby against Atletico because of a hamstring injury.

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