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The Real Madrid boss has disclosed who plays from the off between the sticks against Borussia Dortmund.
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed his starting goalkeeper for the 2024 Champions League final when Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.
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09:35 - 01.06.2024
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund major Champions League battles
As Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund face off in the Champions League final, here are some of the famous battles between the two teams down the years.
Lunin vs Courtois
Andriy Lunin filled in commendably for Thibaut Courtois when the Belgian suffered a serious knee injury before the season’s commencement, even if he had to displace Chelsea loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga first.
Lunin’s decent-to-good performances between the sticks since November 2023 created a question for Los Blancos, who were assured of Courtois returning for the business end of 2023-24.
The 32-year-old Belgian started four LaLiga matches in the closing weeks, keeping clean sheets against Cadiz, Granada, Alaves and Real Betis, thus increasing his prospects for a Champions League final appearance at Lunin's expense.
What did Ancelotti say about Lunin and Courtois?
Speaking to the media before Saturday’s final, Ancelotti revealed the club’s first-choice goalkeeper will play from the off particularly due to Lunin’s illness.
“Lunin has been suffering from flu and hasn't been able to travel or train,” said the Real Madrid boss. “He's travelling tomorrow and will be on the bench, so Courtois will start."
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Real Madrid are seeking a 15th European Cup against Dortmund, aiming to record only their second title to add to their 1997 success against Juventus.
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