Real Madrid suffer double injury blow in Atletico derby draw | OneFootball

In a challenging match overshadowed by refereeing decisions and an unfortunate temporary suspension, Real Madrid faced a significant setback as both Thibaut Courtois and Fran Garcia sustained injuries.

According to reports from Radio MARCA, Courtois is experiencing discomfort in his left abductor, while Garcia suffered a blow to his left Achilles tendon following a tough tackle by Atletico’s Marcos Llorente.

Both players are expected to undergo medical tests soon to determine the extent of their injuries. Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, confirmed after the match that Courtois and Garcia were both dealing with these issues.

“Fran Garcia had a knock, a nasty knock, but a knock… and Courtois had a muscle problem and will be assessed tomorrow,” said the manager after the match.

Courtois was notably struggling towards the end of the match, particularly during the final minutes, where his muscle injury prevented him from taking goal kicks.

It was a concerning moment, as Ancelotti’s reaction suggested that the situation with Courtois might not be positive, though we await the club’s official medical update.

Garcia’s trouble

Fran Garcia picked up an injury against Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Garcia’s injury, on the other hand, came from a harsh challenge by Llorente, which led to a red card for the Atletico player.

Despite being reduced to 10 men for the remainder of the match, Atletico managed to hold on and secure a point. The seriousness of Garcia’s injury is still unclear, and like Courtois, he will undergo further assessment.

The potential absence of Courtois could be a major concern for Real Madrid, as he remains their first-choice goalkeeper and an integral part of their defence. Losing both players to injury could impact the team’s performance in the upcoming fixtures.

Fans will be eager to hear more once the club releases official information following the medical tests tomorrow. With such key players possibly sidelined, Real Madrid may need to prepare for a challenging period ahead.