1. FC Union Berlin vs Real Madrid CF, Champions League 2023-24 GROUP STAGE
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Match Preview
1. FC Union Berlin vs Real Madrid CF — Champions League at An der Alten Forsterei.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Real Madrid CF 8 games · 15 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rade Obrenovic
- Assistant 1 Jure Praprotnik
- Assistant 2 Grega Kordez (Slovenia)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Arsenal FC 8 24 2 FC Bayern Munchen 8 21 3 Liverpool FC 8 18 4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17 5 FC Barcelona 8 16 6 Chelsea FC 8 16 7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16 8 Manchester City FC 8 16 9 Real Madrid CF 8 15 10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15 11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14 12 Newcastle United FC 8 14 13 Juventus FC 8 13 14 Club Atletico de Madrid 8 13 15 Atalanta BC 8 13 16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12 17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11 18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11 19 Club Brugge KV 8 10 20 Galatasaray SK 8 10 21 AS Monaco FC 8 10 22 Qarabag Agdam FK 8 10 23 FK Bodo/Glimt 8 9 24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9 25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9 26 Paphos FC 8 9 27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9 28 PSV 8 8 29 Athletic Club 8 8 30 SSC Napoli 8 8 31 FC Kobenhavn 8 8 32 AFC Ajax 8 6 33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4 34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3 35 Villarreal CF 8 1 36 FK Kairat 8 1 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 12 Dec Real Madrid CF H 2–3 L 09 Dec Borussia Monchengladbach H 3–1 W 29 Nov Sporting Clube de Braga A 1–1 D 25 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D 12 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–4 L 08 Nov SSC Napoli A 1–1 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 12 Dec 1. FC Union Berlin A 3–2 W 09 Dec Real Betis Balompie A 1–1 D 02 Dec Granada CF H 2–0 W 29 Nov SSC Napoli H 4–2 W 26 Nov Cadiz CF A 3–0 W 11 Nov Valencia CF H 5–1 W Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history29% Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season -
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at An der Alten Forsterei. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rani Khedira suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Vazquez, as he is very good at scoring at An der Alten Forsterei with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' The travelling Real Madrid CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' Fran Garcia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 53 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 35' The referee shows 1. FC Union Berlin player a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kepa Arrizabalaga made 395 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Toni Kroos. He replaces Federico Valverde on 46 minute.
- 46' Goal! Kevin Volland scores his 65 goal in 530 matches.
- 51' 1. FC Union Berlin seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 55' David Alaba is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Union Berlin needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' What an equalizer from Joselu!
- 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' Antonio Rudiger is replacing David Alaba for the Real Madrid CF side.
- 72' Goal! Joselu scores his 71 goal in 325 matches.
- 75' Alex Kral is replacing Rani Khedira for the 1. FC Union Berlin side.
- 76' Aissa Laidouni was booked on 76.
- 80' Time for substitution for Real Madrid CF. Rodrygo is replaced by Brahim Diaz.
- 82' Another substitution for 1. FC Union Berlin to replace Josip Juranovic by Christopher Trimmel on 82 minute.
- 85' GOAL! Alex Kral scores on 85.
- 89' Real Madrid CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dani Ceballos on 89.
- 90' Nico Paz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dani Ceballos on 90 minute.
- With this win, Real Madrid CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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1. FC Union Berlin
5-3-2Starting XI- 10
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Rani Khedira ↓ Alex Kral 75'
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Paul Jaeckel ↓ Sheraldo Becker 75'
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Robin Gosens ↓ Aissa Laidouni 75'
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Bench-
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Sheraldo Becker ↑ 75'
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Christopher Trimmel ↑ 82'
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Alex Kral ↑ 75'
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Brenden Aaronson ↑ 82'
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Aissa Laidouni ↑ 75'
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Coach Nenad BjelicaReal Madrid CF
4-2-2-2Starting XI- 25
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David Alaba ↓ Antonio Rudiger 71'
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Dani Ceballos ↓ Nico Paz 90'
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Federico Valverde ↓ Toni Kroos 46'
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Rodrygo ↓ Brahim Diaz 80'
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Bench-
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Antonio Rudiger ↑ 71'
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Brahim Diaz ↑ 80'
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Toni Kroos ↑ 46'
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Nico Paz ↑ 90'
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti -
Head to Head
1. FC Union Berlin Form
2023-12-12 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Real Madrid CF L 2023-12-09 1. FC Union Berlin 3–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2023-11-29 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2023-11-25 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1 FC Augsburg D 2023-11-12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4–0 1. FC Union Berlin L 2023-11-08 SSC Napoli 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D