Andre Lunin (25) left Leipzig with a great performance. The Ukrainian had nine saves at the end of the match, a statistic not scored by the Real Madrid goalkeeper since Courtois in the final in 2022, and he showed one of the best games of his career at the Red Bull Arena. 'He's a goalkeeper who has done well. He's very motivated, he's full of confidence and playing gives him that confidence. He did a great job," Ancelotti said at a press conference.
Leipzig have put an end to the goalkeeper position, if not before. Lu Ning turned around a situation that was already very unfavorable to him. He was brought to Kopa and given an irrefutable starter. He took advantage of the Basque man's only chance to be injured, squeezed in the goal and convinced everyone with his saves, from the dressing room to the management.
In order to win the support of the most important people, Ancelotti (who was in charge of arranging the formation) was helped by Luis Lopis. After Christmas, the goalkeeper coach became one of the main promoters of the Ukrainian player, who realized that the theoretical substitute was beating a Kopa with whom he had a good relationship. Therefore, with Carretto's final approval and the support of other staff, they decided to keep Lunin in the starting position. Now it can be said that they made the right decision.
For the goalkeeper from Kra Herrard, everything changed completely. So much so that his mind changed. A few months ago, his lack of dominance prompted him to seek to leave, and now his new role has made him more inclined to stay at Real Madrid. The club wants him to stay as a second goalkeeper and are willing to offer a salary boost to keep him if needed. In contrast, as reported by Relevo, the decision to return to Chelsea has been made.
Courtois is Lunin's adviser. Also a supporter of Copa
He handled it well, but he found his main motivator and protector among his teammates: Thibaut Courtois. Knowing that he could not help on the pitch, the Belgian contributed in the dressing room, especially in goalkeepers. Other teammates saw that he often cared for Lu Ning, gave advice, took care of him, and even congratulated him often after the game. He did the same to Kopa and did not leave him in these difficult moments. His teammates are looking forward to his return soon.
The situation in the goalkeeper position has become clear. Lunin's save cemented him in the starting line-up, although Kopa may be given some chances to keep his form going. The only dissonance in Ancelotti's perfect score this season has been adjusted to perfection.