The Spaniard was immediately installed as Los Blancos’ No.1, but a string of shaky performances gave previous third-choice goalkeeper Andriy Lunin the opportunity to shine. He did just that on Wednesday.

In the minutes before spot-kicks were taken at the Etihad Stadium, Kepa was seen chatting to Lunin and gave him advice. The latter’s attempt went straight down the middle, and bravely, 25-year-old Lunin stayed still and saved it.

Speaking after the match, Lunin expressed gratitude to the team for their effort, acknowledging the challenges faced. He described the game as an experience of suffering, highlighting the pressure and responsibility of his performance.

Lunin reflected on the intense nature of the match, citing it as a great but exhausting experience. It was the first time in his career that he played a game like this, with 120 minutes, penalties, and high pressure.

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