Real Madrid's Head Coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has announced his decision regarding the team's goalkeeping position for the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Thibaut Courtois, the experienced Belgian goalkeeper, has been confirmed as the starter for the highly anticipated match.
"Thibaut Courtois will start tomorrow," Ancelotti stated matter-of-factly. "Lunin will be on the bench." This decision comes after Andriy Lunin, who has been deputizing for Courtois due to injury, has been struggling with illness.
Despite Lunin's impressive performances in Courtois' absence, Ancelotti has opted to rely on Courtois' wealth of experience in the Champions League.
Courtois has featured in 75 matches in the competition and played a crucial role in Real Madrid's Champions League victory in the 2021-2022 season.
Lunin, however, will still play a vital role in the team's quest for glory, as he will take his place on the bench as the substitute goalkeeper. His support from the bench will be invaluable to the team, and his ability to perform under pressure was evident in the decisive shootout win over Manchester City in the quarterfinals, where he saved two penalties.
With Courtois starting in goal, Real Madrid is poised to face Borussia Dortmund in what promises to be an electrifying encounter. Ancelotti's decision has put to rest any speculation surrounding the team's goalkeeping position, and the focus now shifts to the team's preparations for the final.
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