Real Madrid were forced to make a surprise change in goal, as Thibaut Courtois suffered an injury and was unable to continue the match.
The Belgian goalkeeper left the field in the first half due to a muscle problem, making way for Andriy Lunin.
According to reports, Courtois will also be absent from the big derby against Atlético Madrid, which takes place on Sunday, dealing a significant blow to the Madrid team.
The situation in the goalkeeping department has become even more complicated for Real Madrid, as coach Álvaro Arbeloa had no other alternatives available.
Academy goalkeeper Fran González, who is usually on the bench, was left out of the squad for this match, as were several other players such as Mario Rivas and Jude Bellingham.
For Lunin, this is a great opportunity to show his worth, especially in a stadium where he has extraordinary memories.
At the Etihad, he had been the protagonist on a magical night, making crucial saves throughout the 120 minutes and then stopping Bernardo Silva’s penalty in Panenka style, helping his team qualify.
Now, with Courtois absent, the responsibility falls on Lunin, who is expected to start in the important derby against Atlético Madrid.