Real Madrid have said goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois did not suffer a stress attack at half-time in their Champions League draw with Club Brugge.
Courtois performance was criticised that he was substituted at the break and after he surrendered two goals to Emmanuel Bonaventure.
It has been noted that the former Chelsea goalkeeper had to be substituted by Alphonse Areola and had anxiety-related troubles.
In a statement Friday, Real Madrid said:Our participant has never been diagnosed with an alleged anxiety picture and therefore, that info is completely false.
Thibaut Courtois was diagnosed and treated for severe gastroenteritis with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, making it impossible to finish last Tuesdays match against Brugge.
The participant now responds favourably to the treatment.
Madrid are top of La Liga and stay unbeaten following their first seven league matches, but have fought from the Champions League after losing their opening group game 3-0 away at Paris Saint-Germain.
Second-half targets from Sergio Ramos and Casemiro earned a 2-2 draw in the Bernabeu with Club Brugge.
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