Real Madrid began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Union Berlin, thanks to Jude Bellingham’s late goal. Despite a hard-fought battle, both teams were deadlocked, with the match appearing destined for a goalless draw. Discover Late Bellingham winner saves Real Madrid in Champions League.
However, Bellingham, a key figure for Real Madrid this season, found the net in the closing moments, maintaining Madrid’s strong home record against German teams in the Champions League (28 wins, six draws, and three losses).
In the early stages, Real Madrid had a promising chance as Lucas Vazquez delivered a cross from the right, but Joselu’s header missed the target. Possession remained in Madrid’s control, but both sides struggled to create scoring opportunities in the first half, leaving the score level at halftime.
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Madrid continued their dominance in the second half, with Rodrygo hitting the post after Vazquez’s cross in the 51st minute. Joselu threatened for Union Berlin, but Frederik Ronnow made a crucial save to deny him. Union Berlin made an attempt around the 70th minute, with Sheraldo Becker’s cross narrowly eluding Brenden Aaronson.
Despite Madrid’s overwhelming possession advantage, they couldn’t convert it into a goal. Nevertheless, in the dying moments, Jude Bellingham capitalized on a loose ball, scoring in the fourth minute of injury time to secure a dramatic victory and three points for Real Madrid.
