Real Madrid welcomed Union Berlin at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier this evening as they looked to collect maximum points at home in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos made a dominant start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
It was a similar story for most of the second half. However, Jude Bellingham ended up netting a dramatic winner in injury time as Carlo Ancelotti’s men secured a last-gasp 1-0 win in front of their home supporters.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against Union Berlin.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6.5/10
The Spanish keeper didn’t have a save to make in the game and earned a comfortable clean sheet at the Bernabeu.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – 7/10
Vazquez was solid when defending inside his half and made a handful of promising chances going forward.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10
The German talent kept things tidy at the back and secured an important clean sheet this evening.
CB: Nacho – 7/10
Nacho didn’t do much wrong on the defensive end of the field and was replaced in the 72nd minute.
LB: David Alaba – 7/10
He earned possession back once and had a couple of lively moments in the opponent’s half.
CM: Luka Modric – 7/10
The Croat midfielder engineered a few inviting chances for his teammates and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10
Tchouameni anchored the midfield well and made one decent chance going forward.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 7/10
The French sensation performed his defensive duties well and orchestrated some good opportunities for others around him.
RAM: Jude Bellingham – 8/10
Bellingham was a constant menace in the final third and scored the only goal of the game deep inside injury time.
ST: Joselu – 7/10
The Spaniard didn’t hesitate to shoot this evening but failed to convert his chances.
ST: Rodrygo – 7.5/10
He caused all sorts of problems for the Union Berlin defenders but there was no goal for him.
Substitutes:
CM: Toni Kroos – 6.5/10
Kroos engineered some inviting chances for his teammates.
CM: Federico Valverde – 6.5/10
He added some energy to Ancelotti’s midfield.
LB: Fran Garcia – 6/10
Garcia kept things solid at the back.
RW: Brahim Diaz – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
