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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid announce squad for preseason match against Tirol
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday's match in Austria against Tirol —19:00 CEST—. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran Gonzá Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen and Diego Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Thiago and Roberto Martí Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim and Yáñez. Fede Valverde will stay in Madrid with muscle fatigue, while Álvaro Carreras will likely make his debut with the team. Valverde should recover in time for next week's season opener against Osasuna. Endrick, Mendy, Bellingham and Camavinga will also stay in Madrid recovering from their injuries. HOW TO WATCH, STREAM REAL MADRID VS TIROL Date: 08/12/2025 Time: 19:00 CEST, 01:00pm EST. Venue: Tivoli Stadion, Innsbruck, Austria. Available TV: RTVE (Spain) Available Streaming: Real Madrid TV Managing Madrid has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid's €18m-rated star informs agent he wants to continue despite limited opportunities
According to Real Madrid Confidencial, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has told his agent, Jorge Mendes, that he wants to stay at Real Madrid, even though he hasn't been getting many minutes on the pitch. The Ukrainian shot-stopper has decided to pause any plans to find a new club this summer. Instead, he hopes to keep fighting for his place in the team and prove he deserves more opportunities under Xabi Alonso. Advertisement Real Madrid's goalkeeping situation is one of the most secure positions at the club. Thibaut Courtois is the clear first-choice keeper and has delivered countless world-class performances. But whenever Courtois has been unavailable, Lunin has stepped up and shown he can be trusted, making crucial saves and helping the team through difficult matches. What is Lunin's plan then? Lunin does not want to leave Real Madrid. (Photo by) Lunin's decision to stay is also influenced by the fact that Courtois is now 33 years old. While Courtois is still performing at a high level, his age means Real Madrid must start thinking about the future. Advertisement At 26, Lunin is in the perfect position to learn from one of the best goalkeepers in the world and eventually take over as the club's number one when the time comes. Sources say Courtois is close to renewing his contract with Real Madrid, but Lunin's patience and readiness to compete put him in a strong spot for the long term. Meanwhile, newly promoted La Liga side Real Oviedo have reportedly made Lunin one of their dream targets as they prepare for their return to the top flight after 24 years. However, with Lunin's commitment to staying in Madrid, a move looks unlikely. The goalkeeper is set to continue his journey with Los Blancos, proving his loyalty and hoping his time to shine regularly will come sooner rather than later. *Player valuation in title obtained from on date of publication.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ancelotti likely to retain Real Madrid veteran over 26-year-old star in cup final vs Barcelona
Ancelotti likely to retain Real Madrid veteran over 26-year-old star in cup final vs Barcelona As Real Madrid gear up for their upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, there has been much debate about the goalkeeping position. Up until now, Andriy Lunin has been the regular for Real Madrid in between the sticks, showcasing stellar displays. Advertisement Given his role as a cup goalkeeper, it was given that the 26-year-old Ukrainian may start against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. Courtois to get the nod ahead of Lunin According to SPORT, it appears Ancelotti is unlikely to play Lunin this weekend and has instead put his faith in Thibaut Courtois. It's a scenario that feels eerily familiar to last season's Champions League final, where Lunin had been the main man in goal throughout the knockout rounds, only to be benched in the final upon Courtois' return from injury. This time around, too, Lunin will have the settle for a place on the bench to make way for Courtois. Lunin will have to settle for a place on the bench. (Photo by) Lunin has started each of Real Madrid's five Copa del Rey matches this season. The Ukrainian has also featured in five La Liga games and two Champions League ties, offering solid performances whenever called upon. Advertisement At the same time, though, one can hardly argue with Ancelotti's deciison either as Courtois has been a saviour for the club time and time again. Given Real Madrid's poor track record against Barcelona this season, the onus will be on the Belgian to keep a valued cleaned. Courtois was able to keep a clean sheet in Real Madrid's most recent win over Getafe, where he notably commended the team spirit after such a win.
Saba Yemen
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Five Players Missed from Real Madrid Squad for Valencia
Madrid - Saba: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his squad for Saturday's match against Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu, in Round 30 of the Spanish League. The squad included goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who was doubtful for the match, but his inclusion in the squad does not necessarily guarantee his participation in the starting lineup. Lunin will await Ancelotti's final assessment, who indicated in his press conference that he has no problem relying on young goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez. The five players missing from Real Madrid's squad are Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Mendy, and Ceballos. Real Madrid's roster is as follows: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Sergio Mestre Defense: Alaba, Lucas, Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Rüdiger, Asensio Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Guler Attackers: Vinicius, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Díaz Real Madrid is second in La Liga with 63 points, while Valencia is in 15th place with 31 points. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
New York Times
04-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Carlo Ancelotti confident Thibaut Courtois will be fit for Real Madrid's trip to Arsenal next week
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident Thibaut Courtois will be fit to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next Tuesday. Courtois, 32, has missed three of Madrid's last five matches in all competitions through injury, including both games since the international break. Advertisement His deputy, Andriy Lunin, is also struggling with injury and is a doubt for Saturday's La Liga home game against Valencia, having started in Courtois' absence in last weekend's 3-2 league win over Leganes and 4-4 Copa del Rey draw on Tuesday. If Lunin is unavailable against Valencia, 19-year-old Fran Gonzalez will likely start the match, having acted as Madrid's third-choice goalkeeper this season. Gonzalez has yet to make his senior debut for the club, instead playing as the No 1 for Real Madrid Castilla in the third tier. ⚡️Lunin underwent tests yesterday and has a soleus injury that could keep him out around 4 weeks He is considering taking injections to face Valencia, with the risk that it could worsen the problem The idea is to test him in training tomorrow and make a decision @TheAthleticFC — Mario Cortegana (@MarioCortegana) April 3, 2025 'Courtois is doing better, we think he can make Tuesday,' Ancelotti told a pre-match news conference on Friday. 'We have doubts about Lunin, who will have a test today and who has had a slight discomfort. 'If he's not well, we have total confidence in Fran. The only problem with him is that he's young, but that's happened to everyone. If his time comes tomorrow, we will be very happy for him because we are all convinced that he will be a great goalkeeper.' Though Courtois is doubt for the Arsenal game, a source close to the Belgian, speaking confidentially to protect relationships, told The Athletic they were confident he would be fit for the trip to London. There is also a question mark over the availability of Antonio Rudiger after UEFA launched an investigation into him, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos and Vinicius Junior for alleged indecent conduct during their Champions League last-16 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid last month. Advertisement The players are alleged to have made gestures towards Atletico supporters after Madrid's penalty shootout win over their city rivals at the Civitas Metropolitano. Asked about possible sanctions, Ancelotti said: 'We have to wait, we don't think anything will happen and we think Rudiger will play on Tuesday.' ()
