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Lunin saves penalty after Kepa injury. Real Madrid eases into knockout stage of Champions League

Andriy Lunin has saved an early penalty after being a last-minute replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga and Real Madrid went on to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa misses Champions League game after injury in warmups

Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the Champions League game against Braga after sustaining an injury during warmups

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Wednesday Kepa (strain) was a late scratch for Wednesday's clash with Braga.

Impact Kepa was originally listed in the starting XI but was removed just minutes before kickoff. No details of the injury are known but this puts him in doubt for Saturday's clash with Valencia. Andriy Lunin gets the start Wednesday, and would be in line to start if this injury sidelines Kepa heading into the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to clean sheet Arrizabalaga registered no saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Arrizabalaga did not need to do much to log in his fifth clean sheet of the season. He's allowed just three goals in the last five matches, recording 11 saves with two clean sheets in that span. The keeper is set to face off against Braga for an UCL clash on Wednesday, who have scored 12 goals in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once Arrizabalaga made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Arrizabalaga only allowed one goal, which was enough to take the win Saturday. He's only let in three goals in the last four matches, making 11 saves in that span to bring him to an average of 2.5 per game. The keeper will face off against Rayo Vallecano for the next match on Sunday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Arrizabalaga recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over SC Braga.

Impact Arrizabalaga conceded one goal in Tuesday's Champions League victory, his third goal conceded in three group stage games. His defense only allowed three shots on target in the match, which is to be expected versus one of the weaker UCL sides. He faces a very difficult matchup in El Clasico Saturday, at a Barcelona side which has scored 22 goals in 10 league matches this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win Arrizabalaga registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Arrizabalaga was on his way to a clean sheet, but an own goal by David Alaba ruined his chances, but still had a great match with six saves against Sevilla. He's been a good replacement in the net, allowing just three goals in the last five games, holding on to three clean sheets in that span. The keeper will head to Braga for the UCL match on Tuesday, who have scored 15 goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Little work in solid win Arrizabalaga had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Arrizabaalga didn't do much throughout the game and only needed to make one save, albeit an acrobatic one, to secure the clean sheet. It was Kepa's third straight clean sheet in league play.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in win Arrizabalaga made five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Arrizabalaga's performance on Tuesday was pretty good despite allowing two goals, making five crucial saves to hold off Napoli. He was unfortunate on both goals, making a save on the first before the follow-up was headed into the net and conceding on a penalty for the second. He should have a good chance at a clean sheet next game when Real Madrid face Osasuna.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds another clean sheet Arrizabalaga recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Arrizabalaga got his second clean sheet in a row to put him at three in league play. He has not allowed more than three goals a match, letting in just five goals in six matches with 15 saves. The keeper will head to Napoli for Champions League play, who have scored eight goals in the last two league contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps another clean sheet Arrizabalaga had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Arrizabalaga keeps his second league clean sheet after allowing three to Atletico Madrid on Sunday. He's conceded just five goals on 12 saves and three sheets in all competitions thus far. The keeper will head to Girona for the next match on Saturday, who have scored 14 goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in three Arrizabalaga had one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Arrizabalaga allowed a season high of goals to take their first loss of the season. He had only let in two goals during his previous four matches since joining on loan from Chelsea. The keeper's next opponent will be Las Palmas on Wednesday who have scored just once in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed clean sheet Arrizabalaga earned a clean sheet against Union Berlin on Wednesday without making a save.

Impact Arrizabalaga's day was pretty quiet as the keeper recorded one clearance and one punch to go with his zero saves. Looking ahead to Sunday's clash with Atletico Madrid, Arrizabalaga should see a heavier workload.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in win Arrizabalaga made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Arrizabalaga has not allowed more than a goal during his first three outings with his new team. During that span, he's completed nine saves while holding on to one clean sheet. The keeper will now prepare for a visit from Union Berlin on Wednesday, who have scored 13 goals in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save versus Getafe Arrizabalaga made one save and conceded one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Arrizabalaga saw Borja Mayoral appearing unmarked in front of him to give the opposition the lead in the 11th minute but then didn't have much work the rest of the way as his side dominated until the last minute to get a come-from-behind win. In his first two starts since joining Madrid, the goalkeeper had five saves and this was the first goal he allowed after keeping a clean sheet on his debut.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in debut Arrizabalaga made four saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Arrizabalaga had a brilliant debut, making four saves while keeping a clean sheet. He was brought to the club on loan from Chelsea to be the starter with Thibaut Courtois out with ACL surgery. The keeper started 29 EPL for Chelsea last season, totaling 91 saves with nine clean sheets in 91 saves.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kepa vs Courtois: Comparing Madrid's Chelsea loanee with injured keeper he's replacing Real Madrid acted quickly to seal a loan for Kepa Arrizabalaga after Thibaut Courtois' injury. How do the two keepers compare?

AUGUST 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kepa's loan to Real Madrid: How they beat Bayern to the Chelsea goalkeeper Madrid's move for Kepa Arrizabalaga came together quickly after Thibaut Courtois' long-term injury, despite rival interest from Germany

AUGUST 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga joins Real Madrid on loan Real Madrid signed Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga on season-long loan, replacing injured goalie Thibaut Courtois, the soccer clubs announced Mo...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Chelsea goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga joins Real Madrid on loan Real Madrid signed Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga on season-long loan, replacing injured goalie Thibaut Courtois, the soccer clubs announced Mo...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Real Madrid signs goalkeeper Kepa on loan from Chelsea after Courtois injury

Real Madrid has signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea to help make up for the absence of the injured Thibaut Courtois

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arrizabalaga joins Real Madrid on loan from Chelsea Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined Real Madrid on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Thibaut Courtois’ ACL injury last week on the eve of the new La...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Completes loan to Real Madrid Kepa has completed a loan to Real Madrid from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

Impact This was a quick deal between Chelsea and Real Madrid, as Thibaut Courtois tore his ACL late last week and they needed a goalkeeper. Kepa was set to be Chelsea's No. 1 prior and that's no longer the case. He has massive shoes to fill, though he should enjoy playing back in his home country with a team set for another deep Champions League run.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in draw Arrizabalaga made three saves and conceded once in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Impact Arrizabalaga finishes the season with nine clean sheets and 33 goals conceded. He started the season as back up to Edouard Mendy, but took over as first choice just before Thomas Tuchel was sacked as manager. Chelsea are thought to be in the market for a new keeper, which could spell the end of Arrizabalaga's spell in West London.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in four to Manchester United Arrizabalaga made five saves and allowed four goals in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester United.

Impact Arrizabalaga has failed to record a clean sheet in the last nine matches, allowing 18 goals on 39 saves in that span. This does bring his average save a game to 3.1. The keeper will face off against Newcastle in the season finale on Sunday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE