Thibaut Courtois has emerged from injury assessment with a clean bill of health, paving the way for the Belgian goalkeeper’s return to first-team duties ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga campaign.
The 33-year-old suffered a groin injury during Spain’s World Cup quarterfinal victory over Belgium but underwent scans upon returning to the Spanish capital that revealed no serious structural damage. Medical staff have ruled out any long-term setback.
Courtois will rejoin the squad during the final week of July for full training sessions, and while he is ruled out of Madrid’s pre-season friendly against Fiorentina in Austria on August 1st, he is on track to be available for competitive action when the LaLiga season begins.
The news provides relief for manager Carlo Ancelotti and the wider club. With Rodrygo sidelined until early 2027 following his ACL injury, and Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao still in rehabilitation, Courtois’ return to availability bolsters Madrid’s readiness for the campaign ahead.
His swift recovery underscores Madrid’s medical team’s meticulous approach during the World Cup recovery window, and confirms the goalkeeper will take the field as Los Merengues pursue another domestic title.
