Official: Thibaut Courtois to miss El Clasico due to injury

As Real Madrid release their official squad list for El Clasico this weekend, Barcelona have been dealt a huge boost. Thibaut Courtois is not a part of the team that will be at Santiago Bernabeu, and Andriy Lunin will take his place in goal instead.

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The Belgian goalkeeper has been, time and again, Madrid’s saving grace, especially last season. He was inarguably the best player in the Champions League final against Liverpool, as well.

His absence comes at a great time for Barcelona, who needed a morale uplift following their 3-3 draw against Inter Milan this weekend.

The Catalan outfit have not fared well following the international break, but a win against arch-rivals Real Madrid would go a long way in securing not only their place on top of La Liga, but also their confidence in what will prove to be a long season.

And while Madrid will be without Courtois, Barça are no short of injuries themselves, with Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, and Memphis Depay essentially ruled out of the game.

Jules Kounde is expected to make it back in time, with Joan Laporta confirming his presence with the travelling team.