Courtois expected to START in Copa del Rey final v Barcelona

Real Madrid visit Getafe in their next La Liga game but it is undeniable that the eyes of 'Los Blancos' are on the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, which will be played on Saturday 26 April in Seville. 

The final against the eternal rivals looks like a unique opportunity for the 'Merengues' to bounce back after their Champions League exit against Arsenal and lift yet another title this season, so they have a lot at stake against the “Cules”.

Carlo Ancelotti knows the importance of winning the title against Hansi Flick's side going into the final stretch of La Liga and saving the season and has therefore come to the conclusion that Thibaut Courtois should replace Andriy Lunin in goal for the game, according to Marca.

The Ukrainian goalkeeper has been the Italian coach's first choice goalkeeper in the Copa del Rey all season, but the four goals he conceded against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the semi-finals may have swayed Ancelotti's confidence in him, so he would opt to start Courtois against Barcelona.