Not only are Real Madrid trailing Man City 2-1 in their Champions League round of 16 clash, the Spanish giants could be in for another huge blow as they could be without one key player for the second leg.
That man is Thibaut Courtois, the Blancos goalkeeper who after a rough start at the Bernabeu has become a key figure in their defensive stability. The Belgian shot-stopper picked up an injury during his team's clash with Real Betis and is now a doubt for their upcoming European game.
According to AS, the former Chelsea man was seen limping out of the stadium in Sunday's game, which Real Madrid lost 2-1, after picking up an adductor muscle issue. Courtois was set to undergo tests to determine the extent of his injury but this was not possible due to inflammation, but he should get a scan on Tuesday.
As a result, AS predict that he will miss the team's next two games, including their league clash with Eibar and Etihad Stadium trip next Tuesday. Given that Zidane is already without captain Sergio Ramos after his sending off, things will be complicated for the Spanish giants.
