Real Madrid custodian Andriy Lunin acknowledges that he committed two errors that resulted in goals. Romania defeated Ukraine to open Euro 2024.

After the unexpected 3-0 loss to a side that FIFA placed 24 places lower in the world, Lunin raised his hands in the air. He then responded to inquiries about the game from the press in the mixed zone.

WHAT CAME ABOUT?

Lunin, who was excellent for Real Madrid in the regular season, erred in his attempt to clear the ball, allowing Dennis Man to score the first goal by finding Nicolae Stanciu. Then, following the break, he ought to have performed far better to deny Romania’s second goal, scored by Razvan Marin. Despite appearing to have done enough to stop it, the ball escaped from him.

THOUGHS OF LUNIN

Lunin apologised to his teammates after the game, telling the Spanish radio station COPE, “My mistake made the game more difficult.” I apologise and wish you luck in the upcoming match.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UKRAINE AND LUNIN?

The s/h/o/c/k win by Slovakia over Belgium made Ukraine’s loss even worse. This means that the two teams they were supposed to get points against both started the game with wins. Slovakia comes next on Friday, and Belgium comes after that on June 26. It doesn’t look like three points will be enough to get through for this group.

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