Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Real Madrid Loses Key Players Ahead of Champions League Clash
Real Madrid has some bad news before their big Champions League game against Olympiacos.
Their star goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, and another player, Dean Huijsen, won't be able to play.
Courtois is sick with a stomach bug, so he can't go to Athens with the team.
Another goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, might get to play instead.
Lunin hasn't played much this season, but he did really well last year when Courtois was hurt.
The coach, Xabi Alonso, says Lunin is ready to play if needed.
This game is a big chance for Lunin to show what he can do.
Thibaut Courtois and Dean Huijsen ruled out of Real Madrid's Champions League match against Olympiacos.
Courtois diagnosed with gastroenteritis and will miss the trip to Athens.
Andriy Lunin likely to start in goal for Real Madrid.
Lunin played a key role in Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League victories last season.
Manager Xabi Alonso confirms Lunin is prepared to play if needed.
- Who
- Real Madrid players Thibaut Courtois and Dean Huijsen
- What
- Injuries and unavailability for the Champions League match
- When
- Match scheduled for November 27, 2025
- Where
- Athens, Greece
- Why
- Courtois diagnosed with gastroenteritis, Huijsen's status not specified
- Teams Involved
- Real Madrid, Olympiacos
- Match Date
- November 27, 2025
- Injured Players
- Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen
- Replacement Goalkeeper
- Andriy Lunin
- Manager
- Xabi Alonso
- Competition
- Champions League
- Courtois' Condition
- Gastroenteritis