Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa misses Champions League game after injury in warmups
Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin makes a save penalty in front of Braga's Alvaro Djalo, left, during the Champions League Group C soccer match between Real Madrid and Braga at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Credit: AP/Jose Breton
MADRID — Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the Champions League game against Braga after sustaining an injury during warmups on Wednesday.
Andriy Lunin got the start and saved a penalty kick six minutes into the match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Madrid won 3-0.
Madrid did not specify Kepa's injury but Spanish media said it was a muscle problem on his right leg.
Kepa was signed this season to take the starting role of Thibaut Courtois, who will miss a big part of the season because of a knee injury.
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