Courtois, straight to the Champions League final: the goalkeeper made his debut to play for the title
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A debate blessed by Carlo Ancelotti. Or he even had influenza B appeared in the way of Lunin. Two goalkeepers who have shown that they will be able to play the Champions League final next Saturday, June 1 at 21: 00 at Wembley, but only this one will be able to do it. Andrey Lunin or Thibaut Courtois. Only one of the two can fit in the goalkeeper of Real Madrid, although both goalkeepers may well deserve it. One because of the upward season he achieved, the other because he proved countless times that he is the best goalkeeper in the world. A decision that has been decided in recent days in favor of the Belgian, who will make his debut in the Champions League on the day of the final.
These are the marathon odds for Borussia Dortmund-Real Madrid:
Borussia Dortmund 5.30
Draw 4.15
Real Madrid 1.63
Flu B leaves two colors at the gates of the final
Andrei Lunin has played all Real Madrid’s matches in the Champions League so far this season and the numbers are clear: he does not miss a single win. He was the hero in the penalty shootout against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and the man who kept the goalkeeper safe from Bayern Munich’s attacks. A few numbers that combined with more than a clear feeling that he has taken a step forward and that he is a goalkeeper at the level of Real Madrid, made that he had earned at least the benefit of the doubt: should he play?
Carlo Ancelotti’s words in Open media day From the Champions League final it was clear , there was a discussion: “It’s a very difficult decision because they both deserve to play in the final. Lunin because he had a great season, today he has a fever, but he will recover on Saturday, and Courtois because he has returned from his injury and is the best goalkeeper in the world. I really like the debate, so this week I have nothing to do, I like to listen to it”. A discussion that seems to have dissipated due to a hectic process that may cause the goalkeeper not to arrive in the best of circumstances.
These are the odds of a Marathonbet if Real Madrid leaves the target to zero:
Courtois debut in this Champions League: more than ready
When a player is injured, he must appear again and confirm that the level of football has not changed. Especially after spending a lot of time in rehabilitation. Regardless, Thibaut Courtois has already told everyone that he is the same or better than before and is again the goalkeeper who wins the football world. The best goalkeeper on the planet returned last May 4 against sidez leaving the goal to zero. Since then, he has won only with sensations against Granada, thousand and Real Betis. These three meetings, also without conceding a goal.
“I’m glad that I can be here 100%, play and train well, be available to play on Saturday and thank everyone for such support”, He said over the microphones of Real Madrid television. The goalkeeper was giving a warning to navigants and Carlo Ancelotti himself: he looks good to take the kick next Saturday and is ready to play against Borussia Dortmund. A few words reassure the goalkeeper who is already counting the hours to make his debut in the Champions League… In the end.
