Brahim vindicates himself and Lunin responds: the less common ones guide Real Madrid against Braga

The match against Braga came as a result for Real Madrid. Kepa was injured in the warm-up, Meler signaled a resounding penalty from Lucas Vázquez and the match took on a slope worthy of a cycling port for Ancelotti’s team. However, on the most unexpected occasions, unexpected heroes emerge. Luninwho had not competed since last August 19 and had only completed part of the previous warm-up, took Djaló’s shot and quelled the initial rebellion of a Braga that went from less to more as the match went on.

It was not the first test for a Lunin who already had two tests in the first two league days, when Kepa had just landed in the Spanish capital as a replacement for the injured Courtois. Lunin scored against Almería and conceded a goal against Athletic. Against Braga he replaced an injured Kepa who praised his teammate. ““It’s a great save, I knew he was going to do it, he’s a great goalkeeper.” The Ukrainian showed himself to be effective between the sticks that he will foreseeably occupy next week against Valencia in the League.

“I speak with Brahim, I know perfectly well what he can contribute, he is a player that I like because of his characteristics and he will have his role in the next games,” Ancelotti predicted before announcing his lineup to face Braga. Bellingham’s shoulder discomfort and his team’s immediate tight schedule opened the door to Real Madrid’s 21st. “I have something special for him because he has played for Milan,” Ancelotti commented and Brahim took less than a quarter of an hour to ratify his coach’s words, but his goal was disallowed.

The man from Malaga had fun as a false nine with the Brazilian couple, Rodrygo and Vinicius, very open. He received, started, showed his ability to dribble on the run and was seen in the area. He was being undetectable to Niakate and Jose Fonte. Neither one nor the other arrived in time to block Brahim’s first shot after Rodrygo’s pass. Real Madrid went ahead, or rather, a Brahim who He took advantage of his second ownership to see the door again. The first, against Las Palmas in the League, also ended with a goal from the Malaga native whose situation in the white team is strange.

Few understand it. Neither part of the club nor those around the player. He returned to the white team this summer after his fruitful Erasmus at Milan. Three seasons where it has not stopped growing until becoming a fixture last year. He played 45 games in which he scored seven goals and distributed seven assists. Numbers that made him one of the leaders of the Rossonero team, which reached the Champions League semi-finals last year. Months later his situation has changed. Now he must earn the trust of another coach again. By now he has already shown that there is life beyond Bellingham.