Thibaut Courtois has returned to full training with Real Madrid ahead of El ClĂĄsico against Barcelona. His recovery from a muscle tear marks a significant boost for the team as they prepare for the crucial match.
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The standout development from the session was Thibaut Courtoisâ full participation. The Belgian goalkeeper completed the entire training session with the group, marking a significant step forward in his recovery. Courtois has been sidelined for roughly six weeks after suffering a rectus femoris muscle tear in his right quadriceps during the match against Manchester City on March 17. Since then, has stepped in between the posts, but Courtoisâ return to full training now opens the door for a potential comeback in one of the biggest matches of the season. Whether he is immediately reinstated as the starter will ultimately depend on Ălvaro Arbeloaâs assessment in the coming days, but the signs are encouraging.
Thibaut Courtois has returned to full training after recovering from a rectus femoris muscle tear.
Dani Carvajal, Arda GĂŒler, Kylian MbappĂ©, Ăder MilitĂŁo, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo are currently unavailable for Real Madrid.
The El ClĂĄsico match will take place on Sunday night at Camp Nou, starting at 9:00 PM local time.
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While Courtoisâ return offers a timely boost, several key players remain unavailable. Dani Carvajal, Arda GĂŒler, Kylian MbappĂ©, Ăder MilitĂŁo, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo all continue to follow their respective recovery programs and did not train with the group. Their availability for Sunday remains uncertain, adding another layer of complexity as Madrid prepare for a high-stakes encounter.
Real Madrid will face Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday night (9:00 PM local time) in La Liga. With the title race entering its final stretch, El ClĂĄsico carries massive weight â and Madrid will be hoping to head into it with momentum and, potentially, their first-choice goalkeeper back in action.