Jude Bellingham scored a goal near the end of stoppage time, leading Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over their guests Union Berlin at the Santiago Bernabeu in Group C of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Real dominated play in the first half but struggled to break through Union's defense, which was well organized under the leadership of veteran Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci, who joined this summer from Juventus.
The 14-time European champions started the second half better and Rodrigo came close to scoring twice, but goalkeeper Federico Ronov saved the first attempt, while the second shot hit the post. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team continued to press, and the German side nearly held on until the end, before midfielder Bellingham capitalized on confusion in the penalty area to score his sixth goal in six matches.
