Real Madrid's Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was left out of the team's match against Barcelona on Sunday morning due to flu, hopes to be able to play in El Clasico after a partial recovery. According to Athletic, Courtois has improved his physical condition after the club's initial announcement of his absence, and it is possible that he will travel to the venue for the match with Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid's technical and medical staff intend to make decisions regarding his presence with caution, and the goalkeeper's return to the lineup is still uncertain. The 34-year-old Courtois has been Real Madrid's main goalkeeper in all competitions this season. In case of absence, Andrei Lunin, who has not yet played this season, will probably replace him. Real Madrid also sent Ilya Voloshin, the club's third-team goalkeeper, with the squad to prepare for Courtois' possible absence. Sergio Mastra is also on the list of goalkeepers. Courtois, who has been with Real Madrid since 2018, is considered one of the key players in Jose Mourinho's team and has so far recorded 98 clean sheets in La Liga.