Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois says he is ‘fine’ ahead of Arsenal Champions League clash

Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishReal Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he is “fine” ahead of his side’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal on Tuesday.The 32-year-old was an injury doubt heading into the game at the Emirates Stadium following an injury that has seen him miss Real’s last few games.However, the Belgium international has travelled with his Real teammates and described the injury as a minor issue.He said: “I’m fine, I had a small problem, it was a day-to-day thing, but I’ve been training for several sessions. Now we have to change our mindset for the Champions League and play a good game against a good opponent”“’ I’ve had two (injuries) at the end of the season: the first for a knock and the second for coming back too quickly. (But) I’m fully recovered. I’m fit. It wasn’t a big problem. I’ve been on the pitch for the last few days.”Courtois has missed four of Madrid’s last six matches across all competitions, including Saturday’s La Liga defeat at home to Valencia.The Belgian’s deputy, Andriy Lunin, also missed that match through injury, with teenage goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez making his first senior appearance for the club.32-year-old Courtois suffered a fresh injury setback during the international break ahead of Belgium’s Nations League match against Ukraine.Speaking on Friday, Carlo Ancelotti expressed his confidence that Courtois would return in time for the trip to north London.Courtois, who previously spent four seasons at Chelsea, has made 273 first-team appearances for Madrid and won 12 trophies with the club, including the 2022 and 2024 Champions League titles.Lunin, meanwhile, suffered discomfort in his leg in the league win over Leganes and is not part of the squad to travel to Arsenal, with Courtois and Gonzalez joined by Sergio Mestre, who has yet to make a senior appearance for the club.Ancelotti also responded to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s praise of him in the build-up to Tuesday’s game, saying: “I thank Arteta for what he has said about me. He has taken this team to the top.“He has built a complete team. There are not many in Europe. Some do some things well, but there aren’t many complete teams like Arsenal.”(Denis Doyle/Getty Images)