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Courtois Tears Exit Haunts Real Madrid | MLS News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
Thibaut Courtois’s emotional exit from Belgium’s World Cup quarterfinal against Spain—tearing up as he limped off with a thigh injury—has sent shockwaves through Real Madrid. The goalkeeper, who’d played every minute of the tournament, was forced out after a save, with his replacement conceding the winning goal. Though Courtois downplayed the severity, insisting he could’ve played short bursts, the coach’s decision to substitute him was clear: protect him from further damage. This injury echoes past troubles for Real Madrid, where a similar muscle issue sidelined him for nearly seven weeks last season, hurting their campaign. Now, with tests pending, a serious diagnosis could sideline him at the start of next season, forcing Madrid to rely on an unproven backup keeper. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/caa12997f231b5b7