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Lunin Prepares for a Critical Moment in His Career and to Replace Thibaut Courtois Against Atlético Madrid
The Ukrainian goalkeeper is preparing to replace the injured Belgian and alters the tactical scheme of Real Madrid under Álvaro Arbeloa
First-choice goalkeeper injured
Following Thibaut Courtois's injury, at a time when Real Madrid is plagued by injuries, Álvaro Arbeloa is facing a major tactical challenge at a critical juncture for the Madrid team.
With their first-choice goalkeeper out for a month and a half due to injury, Arbeloa's team has to turn to their second option, in this case, Andriy Lunin, who has already stood between the posts for Real Madrid; notably, he got his chance in the second half of the match against Manchester City.
Fourth appearance for Lunin
The Ukrainian international will be looking to make his fourth appearance in an El Clásico against Atlético de Madrid, in what could be an opportunity to gain minutes with Real Madrid's first team in the absence of long-term starter Thibaut Courtois.
News from Arbeloa’s team
Carreras is back from injury, which is important for Arbeloa’s tactical setup, and he is maintaining the center-back pairing from the last few matches, with Rüdiger and Huijsen. Asencio will be absent, and the team will aim to avoid major rotations in the Los Merengues squad.
