At 4 a.m. Beijing time on December 13, the 2023-24 seasonChampions LeagueGroup C welcomes the final round of fixtures, with Union Berlin hosting Real Madrid. It's a high-profile contest that Union Berlin has achieved in the early stagesReal MadridBrought a certain amount of pressure, but in the endReal Madridshowed strong strength and determination, achieved a wonderful counterattack, continued to maintain a complete victory, and set a new record for himself.
1. Real Madrid fell into passivity in the first half and successfully counterattacked in stoppage time
Just 1 minute into the game, Union Berlin had a good chance to score, butReal MadridGoalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made an excellent save from Behrens. In the ensuing game, the two teams had each other's offense and defense, butReal Madridand failed to convert chances into goals. It wasn't until stoppage time that Union Berlin lost possession of the ball in a mistakeReal MadridofFranDe seized the opportunity and finished a brilliant shot from inside the boxReal Madrid1-0 lead. The first half endedReal MadridHope for a counterattack began to emerge.
2. In the second half, Real Madrid took the lead in overtaking the score
After the start of the second half of the gameReal MadridContinuing their strong form, they continued to press on Union Berlin's goal. In the 61st minute, Rodrygo in the penalty area high ball to the other side, in front of the fieldJoseLu jumped up to head the ball and scored, and successfully helpedReal MadridThe equaliser was made. Then, in the 72nd minuteFran- Garcia drives a crossJoseLew scored with another headerReal Madrid2-1 over the scoreline. With the help of these two goals,Real MadridTook the initiative in the game.
3. The lore was victorious, and Real Madrid maintained a new record of all victories
In the 85th minute, Union Berlin showed stubborn resistance when Ledouni set up Carraar's goal with precision to level the score at 2-2. However,Real MadridIn the decisive moment, he once again showed strong attacking power, and in the 89th minute, Bellingham successfully assisted Ceballos to score and helpReal MadridCompleted the counterattack and finally defeated Union Berlin with a score of 3-2. This victory letReal MadridIn this sessionChampions LeagueIn the group stage, they won all of them, won the first place in the group, and also refreshed the team's positionChampions LeagueA record of all victories in the group stage.
Union Berlin lost the win in this game, which also led to them in this editionChampions LeagueMet in the group stageWaterloo。Although they were relatively consistent in the early games, they were tough against themReal Madridencountered a lot of challenges. In the end, Union Berlin finished at the bottom with 2 points with a record of 2 draws and 4 losses, and missed the next round of competition.
1. The defeat and lessons of Union Berlin
Judging by the course of the game, Union Berlin showed good defensive quality in the first half and broke the deadlock in stoppage time to take the lead. However, faced in the second halfReal MadridDuring successive attacks, their defence was gradually broken down, resulting in the score being overtaken. In the end, Union Berlin conceded another goal before the end of the game and continued to suffer defeat. The game was a wake-up call for Union Berlin to focus more on consistency in defence and the ability to withstand pressure in key moments.
2. Lessons and reflections from the Champions League group stage of Union Berlin
This timeChampions LeagueThe winless group stage was a painful lesson for Union Berlin. They have managed only 2 draws in 6 matches and cannot be atChampions LeagueShowing the competitiveness it deserves on the field. This defeat forced Union Berlin to look at its own problems and make in-depth reflections and adjustments. Whether it's in terms of individual players, teamwork or tactical set-up, Union Berlin needs to improve further in order to prepare for next seasonChampions LeagueRace.
Real MadridIn this game, they showed great strength and determination, achieved a wonderful counterattack, and finally defeated Union Berlin with a score of 3-2 and completed a six-game winning streak. Their all-win record has brought a lot of confidence and motivation to the team, and it has also refreshed their presenceChampions LeagueMaintain a record of all wins in the group stage. And for Union Berlin, this timeChampions LeagueThe group stage winless cost them and reflected the gap in their strength and competitiveness. In the future games, they need to learn lessons and improve the overall strength and competitiveness of the team in an all-round way, in order to be in the futureChampions LeagueThere was a better performance on the field.