We’re getting down to the nitty gritty in the UEFA Champions League as we approach the final matchday for this year’s competition. All 32 clubs involved know what is at stake over the course of the next 90 minutes, with some being in control of their own destiny and others needing a favour. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fun clash between Union Berlin and Real Madrid.
Union Berlin Form GuideWhile it may not be the kind of campaign that a lot of Union Berlin fans would’ve hoped for, the big story for this club is that they’re back in the big dance. They have been able to tussle with some of Europe’s finest and as you can tell by the tremendous support they’ve received, this is a team that plans on being right back here in the years to come - but there’s a lot of work to be done.
The late loss to Real Madrid in their opening matchday game really took the wind out of Berlin. They went on to lose 3-2 in injury time to Braga, before a second half goal left them with a 1-0 defeat to Napoli. Since then, though, they’ve looked better, earning a point away at Napoli and away to Braga.
Real Madrid Form GuideReal Madrid are the biggest club in the world and they are easily the most successful team to ever take part in the European Cup. They have built the kind of legacy for themselves that cannot be explained in one or two sentences, which is what makes them so special. Now, with a new crop of stars, they’re ready to try and make it all the way once again.
It took an injury time winner from Jude Bellingham, but Real did manage to beat Union Berlin 1-0 in their opening game. Ever since then, they’ve been unstoppable with the following results under their belt: 3-2 win vs Napoli, 2-1 win vs Braga, 3-0 win vs Braga, 4-2 win vs Napoli.
Match PredictionWith Real already qualified and Union wanting a decent result, we can see the atmosphere being pretty electric in Germany. It’s going to be a competitive game, as the reverse fixture was, and we’re actually going to predict that they’ll play out an entertaining draw.