Real Madrid will be without Thibaut Courtois for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, and his presence in the return match in Germany is considered highly unlikely. According to Rodra of ESPN, the Belgian goalkeeper has been ruled out of the opening clash, dealing a notable blow to the team ahead of such a demanding knockout tie.

Courtois’ absence is particularly significant given his importance in Champions League matches and Bayern’s powerful attacking line, widely regarded as one of the most in-form in Europe. His experience and reliability in decisive European nights would have been a major asset for Real Madrid in this confrontation.

Despite the setback, Real Madrid will rely on Andriy Lunin as the alternative between the posts. While the Ukrainian goalkeeper cannot match Courtois’ stature, he has already shown that he can perform with confidence against high-level European opposition and remains a dependable option for the team.

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