Real Madrid ace back in team training ahead of Elche encounter

Real Madrid secured an important victory at the end weekend when they swept aside their arch-rivals FC Barcelona 3-1 at Santiago Bernabeu. The win helped them register a three-point lead over the Catalans at the top of the league table.

Despite the win, the Whites had missed a key player in Thibaut Courtois. The goalkeeper was expected to return in time for the clash but was ruled out due to a lack of participation in training.

He had been suffering from sciatica for a few weeks now. It led to the Belgian international missing three crucial matches in La Liga, while he also missed both legs against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League.

However, according to Arancha Rodriguez, Courtois should soon make his comeback to the pitch as he has returned to team training.

This could serve as a massive boost for Real Madrid, who are slated to face on Wednesday. It is a must-win game for Los Blancos, especially with Barcelona breathing down their necks despite the weekend’s defeat.

Andriy Lunin has been deputising for the injured Courtois over the past few weeks. While it will not come as a surprise to see the Ukrainian continue in goal for one more game, there is a slight possibility that Courtois may assume the duties once again.

However, with crucial games coming up, Carlo Ancelotti is likely to proceed with caution as he looks to avoid any unnecessary injuries. Courtois himself will look to take a cautious approach, especially with the FIFA World Cup coming up next month.

The Real Madrid goalkeeper is likely to play a vital role for the Belgian national team as they look to put an end to their curse in the coveted competition.

Courtois was awarded the prestigious Yashin Trophy for the best-performing goalkeeper in Europe last season at the Ballon d’Or Gala last night.