Real Madrid received a fitness boost before their away match at Racing Santander after Thibaut Courtois said on Wednesday that he was feeling much better and back training following the flu that kept him out of El Clásico.
Courtois gives recovery update
Courtois missed El Clásico because of illness. Speaking to El Chiringuito on Wednesday, the player said: "I’m feeling much better now, thank God."
He added: "I’m training little by little to recover. There’s still time ahead of Sunday."
Sunday trip to Racing Santander
Real Madrid are due to play away at Racing Santander on Sunday. Speaking to El Chiringuito on Wednesday, Courtois provided a positive update.
Lunin played against Barcelona
Andriy Lunin played in Courtois's absence against Barcelona, with Real Madrid winning 2–1. After the match, José Mourinho praised Lunin and said he "played a game with great balance and calmness."
Other absences
Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo are long-term absentees. Vinícius Júnior is set to miss the trip north as he continues a four-match suspension.
