Madrid begin Champions League campaign
Real Madrid kick off their European campaign against Union Berlin at the Bernabéu (6.45pm CEST).
The long-awated moment has come, as Real Madrid kick off another campaign in the Champions League this evening 6.45pm CEST. The Whites begin the competition in front of the Santiago Bernabéu faithful, who will get another taste of the spectacular new-look stadium, against Union Berlin on matchday one of Group C, which also contains Napoli and Braga.
The madridistas face the outfit from the German capital and will be hoping to get off to a winning start in the competition, as Ancelotti’s men look to continue their run of five wins on the bounce in LaLiga.
The madridistas face the outfit from the German capital and will be hoping to get off to a winning start in the competition, as Ancelotti’s men look to continue their run of five wins on the bounce in LaLiga.
“The Champions League is special and we want to start well,” said the Italian coach in the press conference before the clash. Camavinga was also present: “We have to be patient when we have the ball but also play with intensity.” The Frenchman is one of 21 players in the squad for the clash, and sees the return of Mendy, after a spell on the sidelines.
The opposition
This will be Union Berlin's first-ever Champions League match and their 23rd in UEFA competitions. Swiss coach Urs Fischer manages the German side, who finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season. Gosens and Bonucci, from Inter and Juventus respectively, were the main additions for Real Madrid's first opponents in this edition of the Champions League.
The opposition
This will be Union Berlin's first-ever Champions League match and their 23rd in UEFA competitions. Swiss coach Urs Fischer manages the German side, who finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season. Gosens and Bonucci, from Inter and Juventus respectively, were the main additions for Real Madrid's first opponents in this edition of the Champions League.