Confirmed, It's Known Whether Courtois Can Play Against Atleti in the Champions League

Real Madrid's last match, aside from the victory, featured some unexpected surprises. The most notable was, without a doubt, the absence of Thibaut Courtois, who didn't see any minutes of play. Following Ancelotti's statements about the Belgian's muscle discomfort, several doubts arose about his presence for the Madrid classic.

However, after much speculation, Courtois will be able to play in this important match without any problem. This news has greatly reassured Madrid fans, providing the certainty of the Belgian's presence. Similarly, this highlights how important it was for Courtois to rest during the match against Rayo Vallecano.

With the Belgian available, Madrid is more than ready to face the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Having to visit Wanda Metropolitano, the club is aware of how challenging this match will be.

Security in the Goal

Since his arrival in 2018, Courtois has established himself as a wall for Real Madrid's opponents. With performances that have been key to winning important titles, the Belgian is an indispensable player. Due to this, his absence due to muscle discomfort raised much concern ahead of the second leg of the classic.

Given the club's bad luck with injuries this season, there was fear of the worst in the goalkeeper's case. However, fortunately for Real Madrid, these discomforts didn't escalate, and the club has its squad fully prepared.

Apart from those seriously injured, the team has all its players to settle this upcoming match as soon as possible. While Lunin performed well against Rayo Vallecano, his quality can't be compared to Courtois's.

The Decisive Match

Having secured a 2-1 in the first leg, Madrid holds a slight advantage for the second leg against Atlético. Although the club doesn't seek to be overconfident to ensure their passage to the quarter-finals, Courtois's presence brings much peace of mind.