In the Ukrainian national team, which is preparing for qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup against France (September 5, Wroclaw) and Azerbaijan (September 9, Baku), an involuntary substitution has occurred.

In the semi-final replay of the Spanish Cup, "Real" hosted "Real Sociedad" after securing an away victory with a score of 1:0 against Andrіy Lunin, the goalkeeper of the Ukraine national team.

In the first semi-final match of the Spanish Cup, Ukrainian national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunin faced "Real Sociedad" while on loan. Our footballer played the full match, made several saves, and helped his guests secure a victory with a score of 1:0. The return match will take place in Madrid on April 1. In the other first leg semi-final match of the tournament, "Barcelona" drew with "Atlético" at home — 4:4.

In the quarter-final match of the 2024/2025 Spanish Cup, Madrid's "Real" encountered "Leganés" with Ukrainian national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in action. Our football player played the full match and helped his team secure a victory — 3:2 and advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.

In the round of 16 of the Spanish Cup, Madrid's "Real" hosted "Celta" at their stadium. Our footballer, Andriy Lunin, played the full match and helped his team advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament. The main time of the match ended in a draw — 2:2, while in extra time the penalties were decisive — 5:3.

In the 1/16 finals of the Spanish Cup, «Real» goalkeeper Andriy Lunin of the Ukraine national team met Cartagena-based fourth division league representative «Deportivo Minera». Our footballer started in the lineup and played the full match, which ended with his team winning 5:0. It should be added that for Lunin, this match was only his sixth appearance for the Royal Club in the 2024/2025 season.

Unfortunately, we must note that the first part of the 2024/2025 club season for Ukraine's national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunin at Real Madrid has been, to put it mildly, unsuccessful in terms of playing time.

Today in the Qatari city of Lusail at the National Stadium, the final match of the 2024 Intercontinental Cup took place, in which Spanish "Real" goalkeeper of the Ukraine national team Andriy Lunin met Mexican "Pachuca".

Ukraine's national team goalkeeper and Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin, as well as our national team forward and Italian Roma's Artem Dovbik, have been included in the list of candidates for the title of best players of 2024 according to FIFA.

In the 13th round of the Spanish La Liga, "Real" Madrid hosted "Osasuna" in Madrid. goalkeeper of the Ukraine national team Andriy Lunin was present. (Note: The original sentence implies Andriy Lunin's participation or presence but does not specify his exact role during the match. If more context is needed to clarify whether he played, substitute accordingly.)

In the fourth round of the 2024/2025 Champions League group stage, Spanish "Real" hosted Italian "Milan". Our football player Andriy Lunin played the full match, which ended with a 3:1 victory for the visitors. Table of standings

Within the 11th round of the Spanish La Liga, "Real" welcomed "Barcelona" in the iconic El Clásico match. Our footballer, Ukraine's national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, played the full match, which ended with a resounding victory for the visitors by a score of 4:0. Currently, "Real" is second in the league table of Spain's top division with 24 points.

Within the 9th round of the Spanish La Liga, "Real" hosted "Villarreal" at their home stadium. goalkeeper of the Ukraine national team Andriy Lunin played for "Real".

In the second leg of the main round of the revamped Champions League 2024/2025, two goalkeepers from the Ukraine national team played full matches in their respective teams, both called up by Serhiy Rebrov for October's Nations League fixtures. Portuguese "Benfica" with Anatoliy Trubitsyn on their pitch thrashed Spanish "Atlético" (4:0), while Madrid-based "Real" Andriy Lunin suffered a defeat away to French "Lille" (0:1). The hosts scored the winning goal from a penalty.

Madrid's "Real" has announced the signing of a new contract with Ukraine national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunyov.

France Football announced the list of nominees for the best players awards at the end of the 2023/2024 season, which includes two footballers from the Ukraine national team.

Today in Warsaw, in the UEFA Super Cup match, Spanish "Real" faced Italian "Atalanta." Our football player Andriy Lunin spent the entire match on the bench, while his team won with a score of 2:0. UEFA Super Cup "Real" (Spain) — "Atalanta" (Italy) — 2:0 (0:0) Goals: Valverde (59), Mbappe (68).

During pre-season preparation for the new season, Ukrainian national team half-back Mykhailo Mudryk of English "Chelsea" played a friendly match against Spanish "Real Madrid" goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the USA. The latter played the entire second half, received a yellow card, and kept his goal clean, while the former came on as a substitute in the 58th minute of the match, which ended with a victory for the Madrid team with a score of 2:1.

Ukraine national team goalkeeper Andriy Lunin shared his impressions of the friendly match against Moldova (4:0).

Goalkeeper of the Ukrainian national team Andriy Lunin, along with head coach Serhiy Rebrov, participated in a press conference ahead of the friendly match with Moldova. - There's serious competition both at the club and national team levels.