THIBAUT COURTOIS NEWS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Courtois has tested positive for COVID-19, Real Madrid announced Wednesday.

Impact Courtois will miss at least a week while in isolation, meaning he is out for Sunday's clash against Getafe and questionable for the Jan. 8 game against Valencia. Andriy Lunin or Diego Altube would replace him in goal for the game.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

COVID outbreaks at Madrid, Barca; Arsenal's Arteta positive

Eleven players across the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads are isolating after contracting the coronavirus ahead of the resumption of the Spanish league this weekend

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in win Courtois conceded one goal and made one save during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Courtois was beaten by a perfect strike from Oihan Sancet off the far post but otherwise put together another solid performance. With clean sheets in six of his last eight matches across all competitions, of which only one ended in a draw instead of a victory, Courtois and his teammates have certainly found their defensive stride after a rocky start to the season. Up next is a trip to Getafe, which have scored the fewest goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Cadiz Courtois made zero saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Courtois didn't have much to do as he kept his fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions, but his side couldn't get the job done on the other end of the field. He has one more game Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao (which have scored just 16 goals in 18 matches this season) before the La Liga winter break begins.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in Madrid derby Courtois made six saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Courtois is quietly putting together a masterful season, with four consecutive clean sheets in all competitions and five in his last six games as Real Madrid have won 10 in a row. He will be looking for another one next weekend against 19th-placed Cadiz, which have scored just 14 goals in 16 La Liga matches.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defense

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet against Inter Courtois made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory against Inter.

Impact Courtois kept his fourth Champions League clean sheet of the season on Tuesday as his side clinched the top spot in Group D. He has four clean sheets in his last five games in all competitions, and on Sunday he faces rivals Atletico Madrid, the defending La Liga champions that have scored 27 goals in 15 matches this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Courtois kept a clean sheet with no saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Courtois has kept three clean sheets in his last four matches and this game marked the second time this season he didn't need to make a save to keep his net empty. He'll next host Inter Milan in the UCL, against which he kept a clean sheet and made five saves back in September.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet at home Courtois kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Courtois didn't have much to do but remained a clutch presence to earn his second clean sheet in three starts. He's conceded no more than one goal in any of the last 10 games, recording four clean sheets in that time. He'll now have to put that record against stronger opponents beginning with a trip to Real Sociedad on Saturday before a Dec 7 UCL visit from Inter Milan.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Spain, Ancelotti has Madrid back on the title track

Real Madrid travels to San Sebastián with the mission of leaving Real Sociedad even further behind in the Spanish league title race and adding to its streak of seven consecutive vi...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid beats Athletic Bilbao, increases Spanish league lead

Karim Benzema scored a first-half winner as Real Madrid edged Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to extend its winning streak and increase its lead in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in win Courtois conceded one goal and made four saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Courtois has conceded six goals over his last nine starts and gone undefeated during that time, which traces back to a win over Shakhtar in the UCL following a 2-1 loss to Espanyol on Oct 3. Given this consistency, even letting one goal by isn't going to do much if positive results happen so frequently. Up next is a visit from Athletic Club, which have scored just 13 goals in 14 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Vinícius Júnior goal gives Madrid 2-1 win over Sevilla

Vinícius Júnior scored another decisive goal for Real Madrid with a beautiful late strike that sealed a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sevilla in a match between two of the best tea...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in win Courtois kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Courtois had to stay strong against a club that bested him in the first fixture back in September and he did just that, coming away with his first clean sheet in five games. Over his last eight starts across the league and UCL, Courtois has conceded no more than one goal in any single start and kept three clean sheets. Up next is a visit from Sevilla, which have been shut out just twice in 14 matches.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Courtois conceded one goal and made three saves in Sunday's 4-1 win over Granada.

Impact Courtois has conceded one goal in four straight starts but has also made 15 saves and won each result. As long as he has some of the world's top attackers lining up in front of him, letting an isolated goal by won't dampen his value too much. Up next will be an important UCL trip to Sheriff Tiraspol, which beat him 2-1 in a shocking result at the end of September.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Rayo Courtois made five saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Courtois was beaten by a Radamel Falcao header on Saturday but Real Madrid still managed a victory that keeps them right at the top of the table. Courtois has only kept one clean sheet in his last five La Liga games, conceding three goals in the 75th minute or later in that span, and he will want to cut down on those late mistakes from him and his defense. After the international break comes an easier test against 17th-placed Granada, which have scored just 11 times in 12 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Courtois conceded one goal and made four saves during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Courtois hasn't lost in any of his last five starts and conceded no more than one goal in any single game, keeping two clean sheets in the process. He'll next face another dangerous side in Rayo Vallecano, which are tied for the third-most goals scored in La Liga and feature the talented Radamel Falcao in their squad.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema nets twice in Madrid's 2-1 CL win over Shakhtar

Karim Benzema has scored Real Madrid’s 1,000th goal in Europe's top club competition as the Spanish powerhouse defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 to take the lead in its Champions Leagu...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes goal against Elche Courtois made three saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Courtois was beaten by a late Pere Milla consolation goal on Saturday, but Real Madrid currently sit at the top of the La Liga table after the win. On Wednesday he faces Shakhtar in the Champions League, which he kept a clean sheet against in his side's 5-0 victory in the reverse fixture on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in clean sheet Courtois kept a clean sheet without making a save during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Courtois helped Real earn a point by shutting out Osasuna on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the third in 10 league starts for the keeper while his save total remained at 25 for the year.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, as expected Courtois (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Osasuna, as expected.

Impact Courtois was never expected to miss any time after tests discovered that he had suffered no injury. The keeper is right back in the goal, and keeps Andriy Lunin on the bench.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Confirms no injury Courtois (knee) has underwent testing that ruled out any sort of injuring, according to Miguel Angel Diaz of Cope.

Impact Courtois will avoid any time on the sideline after tests he underwent Monday showed no signs of injury. The keeper should be back between the posts Wednesday, against Osasuna.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Courtois (knee) made one save during Sunday's 2-1 win over Barcelona, and suffered a knee injury.

Impact Courtois was dealing with a knee injury and saved one of the two shots he faced Sunday. The knee injury is by far the biggest story of the match, with a quick turnaround against Osasuna on Wednesday. If Courtois can't go Wednesday highly-touted goalie prospect Andriy Lunin figures to be the replacement.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona fans harass Koeman after Madrid wins at Camp Nou

Angry fans surrounded Ronald Koeman’s car and shouted insults at the Barcelona coach as he tried to leave Camp Nou following his team’s latest painful loss since the departure of L...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in win Courtois kept a clean sheet with four saves made during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Courtois comes out of the international break with a positive result after some tough games for Belgium. This should reinforce his confidence heading into Sunday's El Clasico at Barcelona, which could easily be a back-and-forth affair, and Courtois has conceded 10 goals in eight La Liga starts this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE