Jude Bellingham found the net in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 win for Real Madrid over Union Berlin in their Champions League opener after a frustrating evening for striker Joselu at Santiago Bernabeu
The midfielder found the net in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 win for Carlo Ancelotti's side after a frustrating evening at Santiago Bernabeu
Joselu's missed chances tally may have reached double digits for Real Madrid against Union Berlin on Tuesday, butto start the Blancos' Champions League campaign in typically dramatic fashion. Carlo Ancelotti's side seemed to be heading for a frustrating stalemate, but Bellingham's 94th-minute goal gave his side a deserved victory.
Madrid were well-defended by Champions League debutants Union in the first half. Still, Joselu had the most obvious goalscoring opportunity, rising to meet Lucas Vazquez's cross at the far post, but he skewed his header wide. Bellingham also came close, but slipped before he could connect with Luka Modric's cut-back.
The hosts offered more in the second half, as Rodrygo hit the post with a flying volley while Joselu saw a close-range effort tipped over the bar. By the closing stages, it had descended into bad luck for the 33-year-old, as a plethora of opportunities were either saved, or trickled wide of the net. Others were culpable, too, including Antonio Rudiger, who missed from five yards out.
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