Published By: Sports Desk
Last Updated: December 13, 2023, 09:09 IST
Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos celebrates after scoring his aspect’s third objective in the course of the Champions League group C soccer match between Union Berlin and Real Madrid on the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Ceballos grabbed the winner in the 89th minute, 4 minutes after Union substitute Alex Král equalized and stored alive Union’s hopes of clinching a Europa League place.
Dani Ceballos scored late for Real Madrid to come from behind to beat Union Berlin 3-2 and full an ideal Champions League group stage on Tuesday.
Ceballos grabbed the winner in the 89th minute, 4 minutes after Union substitute Alex Král equalized and stored alive Union’s hopes of clinching a Europa League place. The German workforce had wanted a win and a favor from Napoli towards Braga in the opposite group sport to clinch a Europa League spot as the third-place finisher in the group.
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Instead, Madrid made it six wins from six video games in Group C. It’s the third time Madrid achieved the feat after doing so 2011 and 2014.
“Every time you pull on this jersey, you can’t give anything away,” stated Joselu, who scored Madrid’s different two objectives. “I think there’s a weight when you put on this shirt that means you never give up, every game is important.”
The 14-time champion was already assured of topping the group, however coach Carlo Ancelotti stated his workforce needed to present its respect for the competitors and named a robust beginning lineup together with Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Luka Modrić.
They dominated the primary half, however Union goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow saved Modrić’s penalty in the forty fifth, then launched an enormous kickout that Kevin Behrens headed on and David Alaba failed to management. Kevin Volland held off Lucas Vázquez’ problem to give Union an unlikely lead earlier than the break.
Rønnow produced a superb reflex to cease Rodrygo’s header early in the second half when it appeared the Brazilian had to rating, and Union’s followers sang as perception in a historic consequence started to develop — Union had by no means gained a Champions League sport in its competitors debut.
Then Rodrygo crossed from the best for Joselu to equalize in the 61st and Fran García arrange his second from the opposite aspect in the 72nd.
Joselu thought he’d sealed the consequence, however Madrid wanted Ceballos to make sure after Král restored the house followers’ perception.
Despite the late kickoff and early begin for varsity the following morning, many had introduced their kids to the sport, figuring out it was a uncommon alternative to see arguably Europe’s most storied membership in individual.
They stayed lengthy after the ultimate whistle to have fun the workforce’s effort regardless of its exit from European competitors for this season. Union was solely promoted to the Bundesliga for the primary time in 2019 and few foresaw on the time that the membership may very well be enjoying in the Champions League 4 years later.
“When you need to score a third goal after making it 2-2, Real Madrid is too good not to use it for a counterattack,” Union coach Nenad Bjelica stated. “In the end we didn’t win because Real were too strong for us, but we can still be very proud.”
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