Real Madrid have suffered a double injury blow in their preparations for Saturday's 'Clasico' at home to FC Barcelona in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti's side produced an amazing second half comeback on Tuesday night to go from 2-0 down at home to Borussia Dortmund, to win 5-2, with Vinicius Jr scoring a hat-trick.

Donyell Malen (front L) of Borussia Dortmund shoots to score during the third round match of UEFA Champions League between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Madrid, Spain, Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

However, the win has come at a price with the club confirming on Wednesday that goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has suffered an injury in his left abductor muscle.

Although the club report on their official website that Courtois' injury is "pending evolution," the fact he suffered a similar injury that sidelined him for two weeks before the last international break, implies he will not be fit for Saturday, with Andriy Lunin stepping into the team.

Forward Rodrygo also looks likely to miss out on Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury in the closing minutes on Tuesday.

The forward suffered the injury in the move that ended with Lucas Vazquez scoring Madrid's third goal of the night. It was a huge loss for Ancelotti as his side look to pull back Barcelona's three-point lead at the top of La Liga.

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