Andrei Oleksiovych Lunin He became an unexpected hero in a Real Madrid owned by Thibaut Courtois. aim. However, an unsuitable sciatica has left the Belgian in dry dock in recent weeks and has resulted in the Ukrainian appearing in the starting lineup in the last five games: Osasuna, Shakhtar in Madrid, Getafe, hometowns in Warsaw and the classic against Barcelona. at the Bernabeu.
Patience is rewarded for a discreet football player whose locker room doesn’t know much about. But Lunin has earned respect and love in recent months, when Ukraine was very active in raising money, food and clothing for its citizens after the epidemic. war. Andrei has family in his country, which means that he is immediately aware of what is happening. It was also seen that the goalkeeper participated in protests against Putin in Madrid.
On February 24, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Lunin was weighing one of the most important decisions of his life. After coming to Valdebebas in 2018, the Ukrainian took over after 8.5 million was paid by Madrid and loaned to Leganés, Valladolid and Oviedo. place in the first team In Courtois’ shadow. During his stay in Valladolid, specifically on the grass of the Nuevo José Zorrilla stadium, he asked his girlfriend: influential Anastasia Tamazova. The response, announced by both on social networks, came as expected and shortly after their marriage.
Turning point
Five days before the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Paris on May 23 this year, Anastasia gave birth to a child. News celebrated by teammates during training. Until then, everything seemed to indicate that Lunin would pack his bags at the end of the course and leave Madrid within minutes. 23 years old and being march in own teamHe has amassed only five games in Madrid in two seasons. Betis, Granada, Éibar and some Bundesliga teams were interested in his future.
But after winning the Champions League and League, Anastasia and Andrei made an important decision for their future: They would stay in Madrid to raise their son in a city where they would be very comfortable. The occupation of Ukraine made the actor and his wife rethink everything, and they put the child’s well-being first, taking on secondary roles in Madrid. Andrei always had the support of his colleagues, especially like a war son luka modric. Ancelotti also praised her quiet work and encouraged her to keep looking for opportunities.
“The Ukrainian people are strong”
Andrei has realized one of his dreams in recent weeks. He had already played a derby with Atlético, “But my dream was to play a classic… and win it.” A game in which he also plays an important role. Playing against Shakhtar compatriots in Warsaw made him even more upset as Putin bombed cities in his country.
“It’s really hard to explain. My family and friends are there and we see how people are suffering. I hope it ends soon. For me, for any of us. no harder than the people there“He declared it on the pitch after the draw in Poland.
Concluding your message with a phrase that may apply to you personally: “The Ukrainian people are very strong, very strong-willed, and we will definitely overcome…” In the locker room, Courtois is the same force that everyone celebrates, especially rivalry and friend, making her wait for her moment and enjoy a well-deserved role.
Although the Belgian already works normally, Ancelotti to postpone his return to Sevilla game until Saturday. The match at Elche will be Lunin’s sixth game in a row to start. The arrival of his son changed his life. Not only personally, but also in sports.