Flu Sidelines Lunin for Real Madrid’s Champions League Final
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will miss the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund due to a bout of the flu, according to The Sun. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has opted not to include Lunin in the squad traveling to London on Thursday.
This is a blow for Lunin, who filled in admirably for the injured Thibaut Courtois throughout the competition, even emerging as a hero during the penalty shootout victory against Manchester City in the quarterfinals.
To minimize the risk of spreading the illness, Lunin is expected to travel to London separately, potentially arriving on Friday or Saturday. Meanwhile, the rest of the Real Madrid squad will focus on securing a record-extending 15th Champions League title.