Thibaut Courtois or Andriy Lunin? Ancelotti Outlines Keeper for Real Madrid in La Liga and UCL

• Carlo Ancelotti has shed light on the goalkeeping situation at the club
• Don Carlo is torn between keepers, Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin
• He named who will start for Madrid against Cadiz and Bayern Munich

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has provided an update on who will keep the post for Los Blancos between Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin.

With key matches approaching, including a La Liga clash with Cadiz and the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, Ancelotti provided insights into his line-up decisions.

Thibaut Courtois' injury debacle this season

Courtois, Madrid's established first-choice goalkeeper, has been sidelined since the beginning of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in August, just before the La Liga kickoff.

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Despite nearing recovery, the Belgian shot-stopper faced another setback in March when he suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee.

However, the 31-year-old is now fully fit and eager to return to action as the crucial phase of the season approaches.

How has Lunin performed in Courtois' absence?

In Courtois' absence, Andriy Lunin has admirably filled the void, making 29 appearances across all competitions.

According to Transfermarkt, the Ukrainian goalkeeper has recorded an impressive 12 clean sheets while conceding only 27 goals.

Courtois or Lunin? Ancelotti chooses Madrid's No.1

As the season reaches its climax and Courtois returns to fitness, a dilemma arises over who will take the reins between the posts for the league leaders.

However, Ancelotti has clarified his plans for the team as they navigate the decisive stages of the campaign.

"Courtois will play tomorrow, Lunin will play versus Bayern on Wednesday," said Ancelotti, as cited by Fabrizio Romano.

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When asked who between Courtois and Lunin would keep the posts, should Madrid make the Champions League final, the 63-year-old gaffer remained tight-lipped:

"Who’d play in a potential UCL final? I don’t know," he replied.

Ancelotti rejects claims Madrid is 'weird'

Sports Brief also previously reported that Ancelotti staunchly defended his Real Madrid team against remarks made by Bernardo Silva.

The midfielder, known for his consistency under Pep Guardiola's management, controversially described Los Blancos as being 'weird'.

In his latest press conference, Ancelotti couldn't resist responding to Silva's comments, rejecting the idea that his team is peculiar.