Union Berlin 2-3 Real Madrid: Dani Ceballos’ late goal helps Carlo Ancelotti’s side seal a dramatic victory as Joselu scores twice to keep the Galacticos unbeaten in the Champions League

 

Joselu, a veteran striker for Real Madrid, scored two goals in the second half to send Union Berlin out of Europe.

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At halftime, they were one-nil up against Carlo Ancelotti’s team and Braga was losing in Naples. This was exactly where they wanted to be, with fans cheering them on and wanting to end the season on a high note by qualifying for the Europa League.

But the striker who used to play for Stoke and Newcastle ended the dream with two goals. He is having a great last game at the club where he started his career. Even though Alex Kral tied the game late on, Madrid won thanks to a goal from Dani Ceballos, who was set up by Jude Bellingham.

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Joselu jumped high to score his first goal and bent to nod in his second. Madrid needed him to save them after a first half full of mistakes. Luka Modric missed a penalty, making him the fourth Madrid player to miss a penalty this season, and Nacho and David Alaba made a bunch of mistakes at the back that gave the home team the lead.

Kepa Arrizabalaga was back in goal, and in just 50 seconds, he kept Madrid from falling behind. There was a bad pass by Luka Modric, and Kevin Behrens hit the ball hard, but the Chelsea loanee goalkeeper made a great save.

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Madrid finally got going, and in the 10th minute, Lucas Vazquez set up Bellingham’s shot, but Frederik Ronnow saved it. Soon after, he had a second chance, but his shot from Fran Garcia’s cross went wide.

Union Berlin was almost behind again when Joselu scored from another cross by Fran Garcia. Dani Ceballos was taken down by Rani Khedira, who is the brother of former Madrid player Sami. Madrid had a chance from the corner kick, but Fede Valverde curled the ball wide.

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Bellingham got a yellow card before halftime, which means he only needs one more to be suspended. Union Berlin was very upset that referee Rade Obrenovic let the game go on after Nacho stepped on Jerome Roussillon. Finally, the ball was out of play, which made everyone very angry. Bellingham then went to the book to push Khedira. Nacho got away without even getting a warning.

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After that, Madrid was given a penalty when Diogo Leite left a hand hanging and touched Lucas’ pass. When Modric got the chance, he took a weak shot straight down the middle, but it was saved.

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