Union Berlin vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Real Madrid will aim to finish the group stage unbeaten in the final matchday

Union Berlin have had a mixed start to the Bundesliga and the Champions League campaign picking up three wins and two draws respectively in both leagues. Union Berlin is very much an unknown quantity in this competition, the debutants have failed to keep up with the pace of the Champions League. They will head into the final matchday hoping to win at least one match in the league.

Real Madrid takes on Champions League debutants Union Berlin in the last group stage match looking to make a solid end to Group C. Los Blancos have had a perfect Champions League campaign so far, they have won all 5 matches in the league. In that stretch, they have managed to score 13 goals and have conceded the least amount of goals in Group C.

Kick-Off

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 9:00 PM BST (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Olympiastadion Berlin

Form

Union Berlin (in all competitions): L-L-D-L-D-D

Real Madrid (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W-W

Kevin Behrens (Union Berlin):

Behrens is one of the most important players in the Union Berlin team, he is a key part of their attacking play. He has four goal involvements in all matches that he has played this season. Behrens is the top goalscorer of the German club. The 32-year-old is very positive on the field, and has the capability of providing spaces in the attacking third.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Bellingham is known for his exceptional control of the ball, his physicality and his technical quality, he is often regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world right now, and he is widely considered to be one of the best young footballers in the world. He has been on fire, he has extended his goal-scoring tally to 16 goals in 18 matches in all competitions.

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Match facts:

• Union Berlin have managed to win only one home match in 6 games in all competitions.
• Real Madrid, on the other hand, have a better away record, they have won 3 games and not lost a single away match in their last 5 matches away from home.
• This will officially be the second-ever meeting between both sides.

Injury & team news for Union Berlin vs Real Madrid:

Union Berlin are only without two players – Sheraldo Becker and Danilho Doekhi with a knock and leg injury respectively.

Real Madrid are still without seven players – Vini Jr, Courtois, Camavinga, Militao, Carvajal, Tchouameni, and Guler. Every player will miss the action this year, all the players will return in 2024 after suffering long-term injuries.

Head to Head

Total matches – 1

Union Berlin wins – 0

Real Madrid wins – 1

Draw – 0

Predicted Lineup for Real Madrid vs Union Berlin

Union Berlin Predicted Lineup:

Ronnow; Juranovic, Knoche, Leite, Roussillon; Haberer, Khedira; Hollerbach, Volland, Gosens; Behrens

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup:

Lunin; Mendy, Rudiger, Alaba, Vasquez; Valverde, Kroos; Bellingham, Modric, Diaz; Rodrygo

Match prediction for Union Berlin vs Real Madrid:

Union Berlin have already earned a couple of points in the Champions League this season. However, it won’t be easy for them to contain this Real Madrid side. Expect the Los Blancos to win this match.

Union Berlin 0 – 3 Real Madrid

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BT Sport, TNT Sport

USA: Paramount+, CBS

Nigeria: Supersport

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