Late Ceballos goal against Union sees Madrid maintain UCL unbeaten run

Real Madrid navigated a late comeback scare to secure a 3-2 victory against Union Berlin on Tuesday night, concluding a flawless UEFA Champions League group stage campaign. Despite holding leads twice in the second half, Union Berlin mounted a late resurgence, only to be thwarted by a deflected Dani Ceballos strike in the 89th minute.

Following Luka Modric’s missed penalty, the hosts surprisingly entered halftime with a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Kevin Volland capitalizing on a defensive error. Real Madrid leveled the score in the second half when Joselu emphatically headed home. Shortly thereafter, Joselu secured his brace with another header, propelling the visitors into the lead.

Union Berlin, however, displayed resilience. A thunderous strike from Alex Kral in the 85th minute leveled the score at 2-2, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Despite the late scare, Ceballos managed to find the net in the 89th minute, with his shot taking a deflection and slipping past the goalkeeper.

The outcome solidifies Real Madrid’s position atop Group C with six wins from six matches. The team now awaits the round of 16 draw, eager to make a bid for the coveted European crown. Meanwhile, Union Berlin’s European campaign concludes, but their commendable performance over two legs against the Spanish giants left a lasting impression.