At home, Real Madrid beat Union Berlin and debuted in the 2023/24 Champions League with three points; Bellingham scored the goal at the Santiago Bernabéu
It was hard work, but the victory came. O Real Madrid hit the Union Berlin 1-0 this Wednesday, 20th, in the first round of Group C of the 2023/24 Champions League. With a goal Jude Bellingham When the lights went out, the merengue team confirmed their triumph at the Santiago Bernabéu.
With the result, the team led by Carlo Ancelotti scored the first three points to take the lead in the group, which still has Braga-POR It is Napoli-ITA. The German team, which played its first match in the history of the continental competition, ended the round with a draw.
🏁FP: @Real Madrid 1-0 @fcunion
⚽ @BellinghamJude 90’+3′#UCLpic.twitter.com/3J5Lf8H2Mz— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) September 20, 2023
The teams return to the field for the third round of Group C on October 3rd. Starting at 1:45 pm (Brasília time), the German team will host Braga, at the Berlin Olympics. Later, at 4pm, Real Madrid visit Napoli, at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, in Italy.
The game
Despite the electrifying start at the Santiago Bernabéu, the teams had a tepid first half. With Union Berlin closed and Real Madrid having great difficulty breaking through the opponent’s block, the opening 45 minutes were apathetic.
Given the poor performance in the first half, Real changed their stance for the second half. At five minutes, Rodrygo arrived on the right and took a shot, but it was blocked by the goalkeeper. In the remainder, Lucas Vásquez crossed again for the Brazilian, who volleyed the post.
Real Madrid continued with more volume and were in danger with Tchouaméni, Joselu and Modric. In the 17th minute, Joselu hit another ball against the post and almost opened the scoring. Rodrygo had a great chance again, at 24, when he received the “surprise” lift and finished wide. At 40, the Brazilian received the ball in the area, adjusted the ball with his heel and failed to finish. It would be a great goal!
In the end, in the 48th minute, Bellingham saved Real Madrid with a goal. In the move, Kroos passed the corner to Valverde, who risked the shot from the edge of the area. The defense made the cut and gave the free English striker the chance to complete the goal: 1-0.
Source: sportbuzz
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