Real Madrid, under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, had a difficult start to the season, with a five-week period without victory. Andriy Lunin, a Ukrainian goaltender, was one of the few players not to have been replaced, although he was courted by several European clubs during the last summer transfer period. Clubs such as Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, as well as Lunin’s former club, Real Oviedo, had expressed interest in the 26-year-old guardian. Despite these offers, Lunin chose to stay in Real Madrid, aware that Thibaut Courtois was considered the first choice because of his form and health. He wanted to assess the opportunities that might arise during the current season. Lunin joined Real Madrid in 2018 for €8.5 million, after moving with Metalist, Dnipro and Zorya Luhansk in Ukraine. He then had loan periods in Leganes, Real Valladolid and Real Oviedo, and played a total of 152 games in his career, including 51 with Real Madrid. Its future will depend on its evolution during the season.

Galatasaray, after a crushing defeat against the Eintracht Frankfurt (5-1), sought to regain his confidence in Super Lig. The team is about to face Konyaspor, seeking to pursue its five consecutive win series. Coach Okan Buruk should opt for a different composition than that used against Frankfurt, with Davinson Sanchez in central defence alongside Wilfried Singo and Abdulkader Cipper. Sallai should move to the right, while Jakobs will take the left. Icardi will be the pointer, and G. Sara should play the role of offensive medium. The team hopes that this victory will help raise morale after the defeat against Frankfurt.

Osimhen, a Nigerian attacker, will not be available this week due to an injury. After the match against Frankfurt, the team waited until all the players were available before returning to training. Osimhen took part in a training session yesterday, but he still suffers from pain. Recent MRI tests indicate that he is not fully restored and will need more time to recover. He hopes to be able to play against Liverpool on September 30 if he receives the coach’s permission. He is scheduled to take a new MRI check on October 22.