Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of the upcoming match against Barcelona due to a flu-like illness.
This news comes as the team prepares to face their biggest rivals, with a loss potentially putting them nine points behind in the league standings.
Courtois has been a key player for Real Madrid this season, featuring in 12 matches and conceding 14 goals, with only two clean sheets to his name.
He will be replaced by Andriy Lunin, who will make his first appearance under coach Jose Mourinho this season.
Additionally, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, and Raul Asencio will also be missing from the team due to injuries, making the match even more challenging for Real Madrid.
The team's recent form has been improving, with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League and a 4-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga last weekend.
Despite the setbacks, Real Madrid is determined to grab a result against their rivals.
