Courtois or Lunin — what Ancelotti decided after Barça’s loss
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Real Madrid is planning changes after their crushing loss to Barcelona in the Super Cup Final. For example, a change of goalkeeper.
Ukrainian Andriy Lunin will defend Real Madrid’s goal in the Spanish Cup 1/8 Final match against Celta, MadridXtra reports.
This decision was made by the team’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti. He has already announced it at the press conference.
🚨 Ancelotti: "Andriy Lunin will PLAY tomorrow." pic.twitter.com/Lo0yVnvY3s
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) January 15, 2025
Lunin’s past matches
Andriy Lunin defended Real Madrid’s goal in the last round of the Copa del Rey match against Deportivo Minera. Then the Madrid club won 5-0.
In total, the Ukrainian has played six matches for Real Madrid this season, conceding eight goals.
Thibaut Courtois was in goal for Real Madrid in the last match, which his club lost 2-5 to Barcelona,
The match between Real Madrid and Celta will take place on Thursday, January 16. It will start at 22:30 Kyiv time.
As a reminder, Ukraine’s youth national teams will have new coaches.
A scandal erupted between insider Ihor Burbas and Dynamo President Ihor Surkis.
Ingulets players are demanding that the contract with the club be canceled.
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin may move to one of the European giants.
