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Andriy Lunin emerged as one of Real Madrid’s decisive figures in the 3–2 win over Talavera, not only for his late heroics between the posts but also for his words afterward in the mixed zone. Wearing the captain’s armband on the night, the Ukrainian goalkeeper addressed the media. On Wearing the Captain’s Armband “Thanks to…

Real Madrid advanced, but not without unnecessary drama. A rotated side showed quality in possession and attacking moments, yet nearly let the game slip due to poor game management and a worrying lack of intensity from some late substitutes. Starters Andriy Lunin — 8Made two outstanding saves, including a crucial stop in the final moments…

Following Real Madrid’s nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Primera RFEF side Talavera de la Reina in the Copa del Rey, coach coach Xabi Alonso insisted that, “the objective was to go through. We did that, so I’m satisfied and happy. We lacked something we’ve been talking about, continuity and being more consistent in our performance during…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Talavera in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 32. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Jimenez, Huijsen, Carreras, Fran Garcia, Ceballos, Güler, Mastantuono, Endrick, Mbappé, Gonzalo. Mbappé shockingly features in the starting lineup against a Segunda División B team. While he missed last week’s…