Key Takeaways:
- Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of Real Madrid’s Champions League away fixture versus Olympiacos due to a viral gastrointestinal infection
- Courtois will remain in Madrid for medical supervision and will not travel with the squad to Athens
- Real Madrid have not secured victory in their last seven matches away to Greek opposition, recording two draws and five defeats
Courtois to Miss Champions League Encounter
Real Madrid have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Olympiacos, with Thibaut Courtois ruled out due to illness. The Belgian international goalkeeper has been diagnosed with a viral gastrointestinal infection, which will force him to stay in Madrid under the care of the club’s medical team as his recovery is closely monitored.
Courtois’s absence comes as a significant blow given his recent form; over the previous month, he has delivered consistently strong performances for Los Blancos in both La Liga and the Champions League campaigns.
🚨 JUST IN: Thibaut Courtois suffers from gastroenteritis.
It's likely he won't play tomorrow. @AranchaMOBILE pic.twitter.com/i7W33WLG9R
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 25, 2025
Historical Challenges in Greece
Despite being labelled favourites by numerous experts, Real Madrid’s track record away to Greek teams suggests a challenging task ahead. Notably, the Spanish side have failed to win in their last seven visits to Greek soil, with their away record revealing two draws and five defeats during this period.
| Competition | Last 7 Away Matches vs Greek Sides |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
Olympiacos Seeking Repeat of Historical Triumph
On the other hand, Olympiacos have only managed to defeat Real Madrid on one occasion, which occurred almost twenty years ago. Their sole victory was a 2:1 result in December 2005.
