It was a rather frustrating game for Real Madrid who were thwarted by Frederik Ronnow and Union Berlin’s solid defence. However, a 94th minute winner from Jude Bellingham made sure Real Madrid kicked off their first European game of the season with all three points.
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin – 2023/24
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 win over Union Berlin in their Champions League opener thanks to a stoppage time winner from Jude Bellingham.
Player ratings:
Starting XI:
Kepa Arrizabalaga: 6/10
Very quiet game for the Spaniard who had practically nothing to do. Union Berlin didn’t register a shot on target.
Lucas Vazquez: 7.5/10
Vazquez put in a solid shift defensively and didn’t allow the opponent much room down the right flank. The Spaniard could have done a little more to offer his team more width.
Antonio Rüdiger: 7/10
Another solid performance from the German who dealt with Union Berlin’s counter-attacks with relative ease.
Joselu: 6.5/10
Substitutions:
Toni Kroos: 7/10 – Came on to replace Camavinga. The German raised Madrid’s tempo.
Fede Valverde: 7.5/10 – Came on to replace Tchouaméni. The Uruguayan was excellent coming on. His shot led to Bellingham’s winner.
Fran Garcia: 6/10 – Came on to replace Nacho. The Spaniard added some much needed pace down the left.
Brahim Diaz: N/A – Came on to replace Luka Modrić late on.
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