Real Madrid said on 25 October that Thibaut Courtois will miss the Clasico against Barcelona because of flu symptoms. Ilya Voloshyn takes his place in the matchday squad, while Lunin looks set to start in goal at the Camp Nou.
Madrid confirm goalkeeper change
Real Madrid confirmed that Courtois will be unavailable for the match after coming down with flu symptoms. Voloshyn was added to the squad in his place.
Lunin's record against Barcelona
According to data from Transfermarkt, Lunin has played 4 matches against Barcelona in a Real Madrid shirt, with 3 in the Spanish league and one in the Spanish Super Cup. According to data from Transfermarkt, his record in those games is 3 wins and one defeat.
GOAL details previous meetings
According to GOAL, all 4 of Lunin's matches against Barcelona came away from the Camp Nou. GOAL says his league appearances against Barcelona began on 16 October 2022, when Real Madrid won 3-1.
GOAL says Lunin also featured in the Spanish Super Cup final on 14 January 2024, when Real Madrid beat Barcelona 4-1. GOAL says he played in the Clasico of 21 April 2024, which ended in a 3-2 Real Madrid victory.
League positions
Barcelona go into the match top with 27 points, while Real Madrid are third.