On December 13, Beijing time, the sixth round of the Champions League group stage was in full swing, and the La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid faced Union Berlin in the Bundesliga away from home. This game is destined to be the pinnacle of Real Madrid's Champions League group stage, a fierce competition of three or two legs, and in the end, Real Madrid reversed Union Berlin 3-2 and became the first team to win six consecutive Champions League games.
First half: A bumpy start.
At the beginning of the game, Union Berlin showed a strong desire to attack, and Behrens' volley from the middle was bravely deflected by Kepa Arrizabalaga, sounding the alarm for Real Madrid early. However, Real Madrid quickly picked up the tempo of the game and launched wave after wave of sharp attacks. Joselu's header hit the crossbar, Jude Bellingham's shot was blocked, and Luka Modric missed a penalty in the 45th minute to give Real Madrid a chance to take the lead.
Union Berlin seized the opportunity at this moment when Alaba's clearance was faulty and Flender took the ball to open the scoring for the home side. At the end of the first half, Union Berlin led 1-0 and Real Madrid fell silent.
Second half: Real Madrid counterattack spreads its wings and flies high.
In the second half, Real Madrid fought hard to catch up and showed a strong desire to attack. In the 61st minute, Rodrygo received the ball on the side and sent a cross with a series of feints, and Joselu leaned on the defender's header to score the goal to equalize the score at 1-1. Real Madrid took advantage of the victory to chase down, and in the 72nd minute, Modric's excellent long pass from the midfield found his wide teammate, and Garcia's cross assisted Joselu to complete the brace with a header on the ground, turning the score to 2-1.
However, Union Berlin were unrelenting and substitute Carlar equalised late in the closing stages to level the score at 2-2. The game is about to enter stoppage time and both sides are looking for a last-ditch chance.
Moment of the Kill: Real Madrid's legend is forged.
Just as the game was about to end, in the 89th minute, Ceballos scored with a volley to beat Union Berlin, and Real Madrid successfully counterattacked 3-2!The fans were boiling and cheering, celebrating that Real Madrid had become the first team to win six consecutive Champions League games.
Group situation: Real Madrid won all to advance, Union Berlin regretted to be out.
This thrilling comeback not only allowed Real Madrid to win all six games in the group stage, becoming the first team to win six consecutive Champions League games, but also ensured their top spot in the group qualifying stage. On the contrary, Union Berlin did not taste a win, and unfortunately exited the tournament with 2 points.
Other group situations: Napoli, Braga advance.
Meanwhile, Napoli is in second place with 10 points from 3 wins and 1 draw and successfully advanced to the knockout round. Braga qualified for the Europa League play-offs with four points. This match also drew a successful end to the sixth round of the Champions League.
Highlights of the game: Real Madrid's clever attack was intoxicating.
In the game, VAR technology was once again in the spotlight, especially after Di Lorenzo's goal was fouled in the first half, which sparked controversy. Fans were also fascinated by Real Madrid's attacking prowess, with Rodrygo's assists, Joselu's header and Luka Modric's long pass all showcasing the team's chemistry and individual players' skill.
In-depth interpretation: Real Madrid's counterattack is more than one-sided.
The game revealed Real Madrid's strong counterattack strength, and the 89th-minute winner became a classic moment that fans talked about. This team not only reflects the style of the La Liga giants in terms of strength, but also shows the spirit of unity and hard work at critical moments. The victory will be a valuable asset in the team's history, and Real Madrid will be able to use this campaign to forge ahead and look forward to another success in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Conclusion: Real Madrid's legend has added another glorious chapter.
Real Madrid created a legend in this game, and the counterattack was destined to be unusual. The stunner in the 89th minute made the fans boil and made the giant once again carve its own glorious chapter. Whatever the future, this match will be part of Champions League history, and Real Madrid will continue to write their legacy with this courage and perseverance.