Bellingham Seals Real Madrid’s UCL Victory Against Union Berlin In His Debut

At the Bernabeu, it was a night of missed chances and mounting frustrations for Real Madrid. The clock was rapidly winding down, and despite an overwhelming 31 attempts on goal, they were still held at bay by Champions League newcomers, Union Berlin. With every missed opportunity, the anticipation grew. Would this be one of those nights where dominance didn’t equate to victory?

Into injury time, a glimmer of hope emerged for Real Madrid. A corner was swung in by Toni Kroos, finding Federico Valverde outside the penalty area. Valverde’s effort was blocked, and amidst the minor scramble that followed, the ball unintentionally deflected off Union Berlin’s Paul Jaeckel and then Alex Kral. Fortune favored Jude Bellingham, who was perfectly placed to tap it in from close range.

It might not have been the most picturesque win, but it was a crucial one. Especially for Bellingham, who marked his sixth goal in six matches since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund. For Real Madrid, the game was a lesson in persistence, proving that sometimes, you just need to keep pressing until the final whistle.