Lunin: Real Madrid Lacks Aggressiveness and Creativity; Joy of Playing Time Cannot Offset the Pain of Defeat

In the early hours of October 3rd, Real Madrid suffered an unexpected 0-1 defeat against Lille in the Champions League.

After the match, Real Madrid goalkeeper Lunin spoke to the media. When discussing the team’s shortcomings in this game, Lunin candidly stated, “It’s not easy to analyze right after the game, but it’s certain that we lacked the aggressiveness and creativity we should have had today, which are at the core of our team. Additionally, we need to put in more effort. Our first-half performance was clearly unsatisfactory, whereas in the second half, we showed more fighting spirit. We always carry the desire to win because we know what colors we represent. Although the result was not ideal, we must lift our spirits and prepare for the upcoming games with all our might.”

When asked about the messages conveyed by the coach during halftime, Lunin replied, “Now is not the time to look back on the first half, but we are aware that it was a difficult period. We must thoroughly analyze the existing issues and find ways to improve as soon as possible. Time is pressing since we have a series of crucial matches coming up.”

Regarding his personal feelings, Lunin expressed, “On one hand, I am very happy to be able to play again. But at the same time, I sent Courtois a message wishing him a speedy recovery. Although I got the chance to play, today our most important goal—to win the match—was not achieved, so I cannot feel happy. No matter which teammate is on the field, we all share the same desire to win. The interests of the team always come first.”