The win in the European Super Cup final against Atalanta provides important insights for the Santiago Bernabéu squad that will influence which players remain in Carlo Ancelotti’s team once the transfer window closes.
Despite the fact that the executives under Florentino Pérez do not plan to make additional signings, Real Madrid’s exit door remains open, and a new departure could still occur.
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Real Madrid is expected to make a critical decision regarding the future of Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin following the Super Cup final against Atalanta. Ancelotti places his trust in Thibaut Courtois as the primary goalkeeper, which complicates Lunin’s chances of re-entering the starting lineup.
This scenario may lead Lunin to leave Real Madrid: Jorge Mendes is actively seeking a new club for him but has not yet found success. Courtois’ impressive performance in the European Super Cup has caused Lunin to seriously reconsider his future at Real Madrid, as his aspirations do not align with the current situation at the club. Lunin desires to be the starting goalkeeper following the King’s Cup, but with Courtois firmly established as the first choice and returning from injury in top form, it seems unlikely that Lunin will have a chance to compete for the starting role in the Merengue goal.
