Real Madrid coach excludes Thibaut Courtois from Spanish Cup semifinal lineup, giving preference to a Ukrainian - mass media

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti unexpectedly changed his decision regarding the participation of Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the semifinals of the Spanish Cup. The Italian excluded Belgian Thibaut Courtois from the lineup, giving the place to the Ukrainian.

It is reported by Relevo. Before the match against Real Sociedad in San Sebastian on February 26, Ancelotti decided to give Courtois a rest before the most important part of the season, although he had not previously intended to do so. Now Lunin will definitely appear on the field.

It is noted that Courtois will not even be a substitute and will not fly with the team to San Sebastian. Lunin has played all the matches of the National Cup this season, but it is not a given that he will be the main force in the remaining ones.

The Ukrainian goalkeeper played eight matches in the 2024/25 season, conceding 12 goals and scoring zero goals in three matches. In the early fall, Andriy signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2030, although he is now preparing to leave Real Madrid.

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