Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not taking any chances in goal for the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. He is sticking with Andriy Lunin as the goalkeeper despite Thibaut Courtois’ return from injury last weekend.
Real Madrid ’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois , third from right, trains with team mates in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The semifinal second leg Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid Bayern Munich will be played on Wednesday in Madrid. Real Madrid ’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti smiles during a press conference in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The semifinal second leg Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid Bayern Munich will be played on Wednesday in Madrid.
“Lunin will play tomorrow,” Ancelotti said Tuesday. “Courtois has to take his time to get back to his best. He played against Cadiz after training very well and had an excellent game, showing security and confidence, but he has to get back to his best.” But Lunin recently made a couple of mistakes in the “clasico” against Barcelona, prompting criticism and reigniting the discussion about who should start.in the first leg in Munich last week. The Spanish powerhouse, seeking a record-extending 15th European title, is trying to reach its 18th European Cup final, and a ninth in the Champions League era.
“Real Madrid and Bayern are similar clubs, both have a great tradition and history in the European Cup,” Ancelotti said. “We also respect them because they did very well and better than us in the first leg. Both teams play very well in transitions because we have quality and fast players. They are the two most dangerous teams in Europe in this sense, but if you have the right balance, you can manage the risk well.
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