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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez used his club's annual general assembly to once again back the idea of creating a European Super League to continue ...

[FIFA](https://theathletic.com/football/international-football/) also threatened to expel players at those 12 clubs from their international competitions, including the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/), which led to the collapse of the European Super League but [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/), [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/), [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/), [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/), [Manchester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-city/), [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) and [Tottenham Hotspur](https://theathletic.com/football/team/tottenham-hotspur/) all signed up to be included in the new competition before fan protests quickly saw them perform a U-turn. [Real Madrid](https://theathletic.com/football/team/real-madrid/) president Florentino Perez used his club’s annual general assembly to once again back the idea of creating a European Super League to continue to attract new fans.

Following tests carried out on Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, the player has been diagnosed with left sciatica.

The Belgian goalkeeper is not expecting to be out for long. According to Spanish reports, he will be fit to face Barcelona in the Clasico on October 16.

He has made five appearances for the club since joining from Zorya Luhansk in 2018. Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is likely to replace Courtois in the short-term. The Belgian goalkeeper is not expecting to be out for long, according to Spanish reports which say he will be fit to face Barcelona in the Clasico on October 16.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury wit...

in the end, when you arrive in Madrid and you're a starter, you always have to perform." "It was not me who was in the office to give the numbers of my signing. "No matter the price of the transfer, at this club there is always pressure," he said.

Florentino Perez has once again raised the idea of a European Super League, saying football is 'sick' at Real Madrid's general assembly.

WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to the Real Madrid general assembly Perez said: "Football is sick. The idea collapsed as quickly as it was announced, but Madrid president Perez is adamant an idea of a similar format will improve football. We are losing the global entertainment battle.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the fact his team have faced Liverpool only nine times in competitive action is a sign football needs to ...

"The Super League has never been closed to any specific format. Perez added: "They (UEFA) intend that there be no debate on formats that, as proposed by the Super League, would make the competition much more attractive. The competitions do not attract except in their final phases." If we look at the last Champions League finalist, Liverpool, an historic team with six European Cups, it turns out that we have played with them only nine times in 67 years. Soccer is losing the global entertainment battle. To make a comparison, if UEFA organised tennis, in its entire history we would hardly have seen two or three matches between Nadal and Federer." Young people demand a quality product that today football does not offer. We are losing the global entertainment battle. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) were one of 12 founding members only to hastily resign their membership in the wake of strong opposition from supporters, players and boss Jurgen Klopp over the closed nature of the competition, with Fenway Sports Group chief John Henry later issuing an apology. “If we look at tennis legends, Nadal and Federer have played for example 40 times in 15 years," he said at Real Madrid's annual general meeting on Sunday. "Nadal and Djokovic have so far played 59 games in 16 years. And why isn't football organised like this?

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was not happy when Gareth Bale was whistled at the club's assembly on Sunday.

A European football writer with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world - including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa América - and has spent much of that time in Spain. "He has been a fundamental player in many of the great finals that have made us madridistas so happy. And he has formed part of Real Madrid for nine years.

Thibaut Courtois has picked up an injury at Real Madrid, but the Belgian's place in a Clasico clash with Barcelona is not expected to be under threat.

It remains to be seen how long he will be kept out of action for, but the likelihood is that he will be available for selection in an WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID? The 30-year-old goalkeeper is suffering with a nerve problem in his back, with that ailment preventing him from moving as freely as he would like.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for El Clasico against Barcelona in La Liga later this month after the Belgian picked up an injury.

Andriy Lunin looks set to take Courtois’ place in goal for Sunday’s match against Osasuna. Los Blancos host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday before a visit to Getafe in league action the following Saturday October 8. Courtois will miss Sunday night’s La Liga game at home to Osasuna with the club confirming he has been diagnosed with “left sciatica", a pain caused when the nerve running down from the lower back to the feet is irritated or compressed.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna predicted line-ups Real Madrid arent in perfect shape following the news that Luka Modric will miss the game with an injury suf.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna predicted line-ups [Real Madrid](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid.html) will look to make it seven wins from seven LaLiga Santander games on Sunday night as they host sixth-place Osasuna. Real Madrid vs Osasuna LIVE - Latest updates

Real Madrid look to maintain their winning ways and regain top spot in LaLiga as they face Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The return of Benzema is confirmed with the striker also taking back the captain's armband. Nadal and Djokovic have played 59 matches in 16 years,” Perez added. The current record for the best start to a season belongs to Miguel Muñoz and his Madrid side from the 1960s. The 38-year-old is ranked as a UEFA second category referee. Excellent conditions for players and spectators alike. [Herrera](/resultados/ficha/deportista/herrera/22077/) [Benzema](/resultados/ficha/deportista/benzema/15784/) Less than ten minutes ahead of kick-off. Madrid set to sport their iconic all white with Los Rojillos in their traditional red shirts, navy shorts and socks. It's a cagey contest so far in the Spanish capital. Best chance of the night falls to Benzema as Vini Jr finds the French striker after a great run and the ball is volleyed inches wide. Osasuna a little rattled now as Vini Jr appeals for more noise from the home supporters.