Union Berlin vs Real Madrid - Champions League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
- Real Madrid have already won Group C
- Union Berlin are playing for pride and will finish bottom of the group
- Bundesliga side notched first win since August at the weekend
Real Madrid end their Champions League group stage campaign at Union Berlin having made light work of Group C.
Carlo Ancelotti's side have won all five group games thus far and will sail into the knockout stages as group winners.
The Italian boss has been forced to navigate an injury crisis, too, which makes their productive start to the season all the more impressive. However, they were usurped at the top of La Liga on Sunday night following Girona's stunning victory over Barcelona.
Union Berlin's maiden Champions League campaign hasn't quite gone to plan. However, they have picked up two points from their last two group games and new manager Nenad Bjelica has certainly brought stability to the German capital. Victory on matchday six and they might sneak into the Europa League.
Here's 90min's preview of Real Madrid's trip to Berlin on Tuesday night.
What time does Union Berlin vs Real Madrid kick-off?
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Stadium: Olympiastadion
- Date: Tuesday 12 December
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Rade Obrenovič (SVN)
- VAR: Stuart Attwell (ENG)
Union Berlin vs Real Madrid H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Union Berlin: 0 wins
- Real Madrid: 1 win
- Draws: 0
Current form (all competitions)
- Union Berlin: DLDDW
- Real Madrid: WWWWD
How to watch Union Berlin vs Real Madrid on TV and live stream
United Kingdom, United States & Canada
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 4, discovery+, discovery+ app |
United States | Paramount+ |
Canada | DAZN |
Around the World
Union Berlin confirmed lineup vs Real Madrid
Union Berlin confirmed lineup vs Madrid (4-2-3-1): Ronnow; Roussillon, Diogo Leite, Knoche, Jaeckel; Khedira, Haberer; Gosens, Volland, Juranovic; Behrens.
Real Madrid confirmed lineup vs Union Berlin
Madrid confirmed lineup vs Union Berlin (4-3-1-2): Kepa; Vazquez, Alaba, Nacho, Garcia; Ceballos, Modric, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu.
Union Berlin vs Real Madrid score prediction
Union have undoubtedly improved with Bjelica at the helm, and the German club will be desperate to conclude their first Champions League campaign with a memorable victory. Who knows when they'll be back in the competition?`
The hosts will be aided by Madrid's status as group winners with Ancelotti poised to rotate heavily on Tuesday night.
While Madrid will still boast the superior personnel despite the likely rotation, this has the makings of a special night for Union off the back of a rare Bundesliga win.
Prediction: Union Berlin 2-1 Real Madrid
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