Lunin fell ill, but he is already feeling better. Tomorrow he will remain on the substitutes' bench and Courtois will play, as Ancelotti told AS.
It is worth noting that this match will be played at Wembley Stadium in London. The referee's initial whistle will sound at 22:00 Moscow time. In the semi-finals of the Champions League, the "Creams" (Real Madrid) proved to be stronger than Bayern Munich (aggregate score 4:3). At the same stage, Borussia Dortmund eliminated Paris Saint-Germain (aggregate score 2:0).
The current holder of the Champions League trophy is Manchester City.
Real Madrid will be looking to add to their impressive tally of 14 Champions League titles, the most of any club in the competition's history. Their last triumph came in the 2021-22 season, when they beat Liverpool 1-0 in the final in Paris. Led by the ever-present Karim Benzema, the competition's top scorer last season, Real will be confident of securing another European crown.
However, he will face a formidable opponent in Chelsea. The English giants are the reigning Champions League champions, having beaten Manchester City 1-0 in the 2020-21 final. Under Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea have established themselves as one of the best teams on the continent and will be determined to defend their title.
The Blues have a squad rich in talent, with the likes of N'Golo Kante, Thiago Silva and Romelu Lukaku bringing the experience and quality needed to compete at the highest level. Their defensive solidity, combined with the creativity of Mason Mount and the goalscoring prowess of Kai Havertz, make them a formidable opponent for any team.
Both teams will be keen to secure a place in the final, which will be held in Istanbul on June 10. The winner of this semi-final will face either Manchester City or Real Sociedad, who will meet in the other semi-final.
Ancelotti, the experienced Real Madrid manager, is well aware of the challenge ahead. "Chelsea are a very strong team, and we know it will be a difficult game," he said. "But we are ready to give everything and fight to have a chance to win the Champions League again."
For his part, Tuchel is confident in his team's abilities. "We have shown that we can compete with the best teams in Europe," said the German coach. "This semi-final is an opportunity for us to prove our worth and defend our title."
Everything is set for a thrilling encounter between two giants of European football. With the stakes high and the quality of the teams involved, this semi-final promises to be an exciting spectacle for all football fans.
