Two Ukrainians named in Real Madrid squad for El Clasico for first time in history

Two Ukrainians named in Real Madrid squad for El Clasico for first time in history
Two Ukrainians named in Real Madrid squad for El Clasico for first time in history

Two Ukrainians have been named in the squad for El Clasico for the first time in history

Two Ukrainian footballers have found themselves in the squad of Madrid-based Real Madrid for the match against Barcelona for the first time in the 124-year history of the rivalry. This was reported ahead of the teams' upcoming fixture.

Real Madrid's main goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has fallen ill with the flu and will not be able to play in the match. Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is expected to take his place in the starting lineup.

Instead of the Belgian, 19-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn, who plays for Real Madrid's U-19 team, has been included in the squad.

The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is scheduled for today, with kick-off at 22:00. The game is set to take place at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.


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