In a major blow ahead of their first El Clasico of the 2024/25 La Liga season, Real Madrid have confirmed that both Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo Goes will miss the match against Barcelona due to injuries. The news comes as a setback for Carlo Ancelotti's side, which is already dealing with its own issues this season. Here are further details.

Real Madrid will be without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo for their upcoming LaLiga Clasico against Barcelona after both sustained leg muscle injuries in their 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Real Madrid celebrated their comeback in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, but paid a high price with two important absences ahead of the first Clásico of the season. Rodrygo and Thibaut Courtois will not be available for the October 26th match against Barcelona,

"Following tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the adductor muscle of his left leg. Pending development," read a statement from Real Madrid. Courtois' absence will open the door for Andriy Lunin to start against Barcelona in El Clasico this weekend.

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona due to injury, as confirmed by journalist Mario Cortegana. The Brazilian winger, who started on the right side during

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes suffered a hamstring injury late in the game against Borussia Dortmund and will need to miss El Clasico with Barcelona.

Real Real are already without Dani Carvajal and David Alaba for the visit of Barcelona in La Liga, but they have welcomed Brahim Diaz back into training after a month-long lay-off

Real Madrid will be without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and forward Rodrygo for their upcoming LaLiga Clasico against Barcelona after both sustained leg muscle injuries in their 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.