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Lunin, Pitarch react after Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid – ‘We came here to win, not to hold onto the result’ Real Madrid’s progression into the Champions League quarter-finals was not just about the result, it was also about how the squad responded to adversity. With Thibaut Courtois forced off at halftime due to discomfort, Andriy Lunin was called upon to deliver on a big European night, and he did not disappoint. The back-up goalkeeper replaced Courtois under pressure and handled the situation with composure.
After the match, he highlighted just how significant this victory could be for the team moving forward. “Beating a rival like Manchester City always gives you a boost; hopefully it will get us on a roll,” he said as quoted by Mundo Deportivo . On injuries While the result brought confidence, Lunin also acknowledged the growing injury concerns within the squad, particularly the situation involving Courtois.
Losing a player of that calibre, even temporarily, is far from ideal at this stage of the campaign. “That’s just how it is. It’s a shame about Courtois.
We’re having a rough patch with injuries. “As for today, we knew we were going to have a tough game because Manchester City, even with ten players, is a top-tier team,” he said. With a crucial derby against Atletico Madrid approaching, questions naturally arise over who will start in goal.
Pitarch once again started for Real Madrid. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) As such, Lunin expressed that he is unaware of the extent of the Belgian’s injury. “I don’t know.