Real Madrid thought they were able to go 1-0 against Union Berlin in their final Champions League group stage match, but instead, they find themselves 1-0 down after a frantic end to the first half.
It had been a rather low-key affair in the opening 44 minutes, but things heated up in the 45th minute after Real Madrid were awarded a penalty for a handball inside the Union Berlin penalty area. However, Luka Modric’s effort was saved by Frederik Ronnow, continuing Los Blancos’ struggles this season from 12 yards.
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Incredibly, just 60 seconds later, it was the hosts that took the lead. A big mistake from David Alaba allowed Kevin Volland to race in behind, and he finished beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga to make it 1-0 to the Bundesliga side.
Union Berlin LEAD Real Madrid! 👏
Seconds after Luka Modric misses from the penalty spot, Kevin Volland punishes the visitors! 😯🔥 pic.twitter.com/MuVSOfRQzA
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 12, 2023
Union Berlin vs Real Madrid
1-0 | Kevin Volland ⚽😳🔥#RealMadrid #UCLhttps://t.co/s2o9jIsh4u
— 𝙁𝙖𝙠𝙝𝙚𝙧 (@AllAboutDCU) December 12, 2023
45': Luka Modrić's penalty saved
45+1': Union Berlin 1-0 Real MadridDRAMA BEFORE HALFTIME AS KEVIN VOLLAND STUNS REAL MADRID IN BERLIN. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/2kkSgQwheD
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) December 12, 2023
Real Madrid had been comfortable for the vast majority of the first half, but their hopes of going 6/6 in the Champions League group stages are now much more unlikely.
