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That section is where usually the more radical Atletico supporters are located. Atletico coach Diego Simeone also asked several times for the fans to behave. A message on the stadium's loudspeaker said the match was being interrupted for 15 minutes, and that it would be suspended if the problem continued.

It was not a pleasant sight to look at when fans started throwing objects towards Thibaut Courtois during the Madrid derby in La Liga 2024-25. Scroll down to have a look at the viral video as Diego Simeone, Koke Urge Atletico Madrid Fans To Stop Throwing Objects at Real Madrid goalkeeper.

The 32-year-old, who recovered from an injury in time to help Real Madrid secure the Champions League title in June, stated that the Belgian FA has accepted his decision along with the reasons behind it. Tedesco's tactics came under scrutiny following Belgium's elimination by France in the last 16 of the Euros, raising doubts about his suitability for the role.

Lunin was the first choice for Real Madrid for the majority of the season after Courtois tore his cruciate knee ligament in a pre-season training session, and his performances had led many to believe that he would get the nod from Carlo Ancelotti in the Champions League final.

Courtois ruptured a left-knee ligament in August, just two days before the start of the season. The 32-year-old Belgian then also ruptured the meniscus in his right knee in March, when he was close to making a comeback. He was sidelined until the beginning of this month, when he started in a 3-0 win over Cadiz, a victory that secured Madrid's 36th Spanish league title.

While De Bruyne's presence was expected, Witsel's was a surprise after Tedesco dropped him from his first squad last year. Witsel soon after announced his retirement from international soccer and did not play in qualifying. But Tedesco said Witsel's recent showings with Atletico Madrid convinced him the 35-year-old midfielder was the right choice.

Ancelotti said Friday that Courtois will play on Saturday when Madrid visits Granada in the league. He said he would rest several starters, including Jude Bellingham, for a game that has no implications for Madrid. Granada is in 19th place and struggling to avoid relegation. After Granada, Madrid will have three more Spanish league games before the big final in London.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has sustained another serious knee injury, just as he was close to returning from a torn ACL. Madrid said Courtois ruptured the meniscus in his right knee during Tuesday's training session. The Belgian has not played since tearing the ACL in his left knee in August

Mackenzie Arnold of Australia, Catalina Coll of Spain and Mary Earps of England are the finalists for the Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper award, while Yassine Bounou of Morocco, Thibaut Courtois of Belgium and Ederson of Brazil are the finalists of the men's awards.

Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and Jurrien Timber, all have suffered an ACL injury. Fans perplexed about the reason of so many ACL injuries this early into the 2023-24 season looked for answers finding none. In this article we will look into the possible reason which is causing so many ACL injuries just at the start of the season.

Kepa arrives on a contract until the end of the season and will join a squad that already included Ukrainian Andriy Lunin, a reserve to Courtois who on Saturday started in the 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the team's Spanish league opener.

Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team's first game of the season.