Why was Thibaut Courtois subbed off for Lunin by Real Madrid vs Manchester City in Champions League?

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off at halftime during Tuesday’s Champions League Round of 16 clash against Manchester City, with Andriy Lunin entering in relief. According to a report from Spain’s Onda Cero, the Belgian veteran appeared to aggravate a lower-body injury during the first half at the Etihad Stadium.

Courtois entered the high-stakes second leg under a cloud of fitness concerns, having struggled with a lingering hamstring strain throughout the week.

While Courtois has remained Alvaro Arbeloa’s primary choice for the competition, the Ukrainian international has proved a reliable deputy, notably securing a clean sheet in the first leg as Madrid look to protect their aggregate lead.

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