Real Madridwill take on Union Berlin in their group stage opener of the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Group C also has Napoli and Braga but Madrid are the firm favourites to qualify as group winners.
Los Blancos have won all of their five Spanish La Liga games this season and their 100 per cent win record should give them confidence to ease past the side from Berlin. New signing Jude Bellingham has scored five goals in as many games and will be looking to get off to a stellar start in Madrid's European campaign.
Union Berlin won their first three matches of the new season but has suffered defeat in their last two outings. They will be nervous about taking on Madrid away from home but a point would be considered a good result for the Bundesliga team.
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Real Madrid vs Union Berlin kick-off time
| Date: | September 20, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 12.45 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Santiago Bernabeu |
The game between Real Madrid and Union Berlin will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 12.45 pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Union Berlin online - TV channels & live streams
 | Paramount+ | Watch here |
The fixture will be shown live on Paramount+ in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Real Madrid team news
Real Madrid Castilla duo Vinicius Tobias and Gonzalo have been included in the squad although their participation in the match is unlikely.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti may opt to rotate the squad against Union Berlin, and it remains to be seen whether Luka Modric will secure a spot in the starting lineup.
Eduardo Camavinga could make a return to the starting eleven. Ferland Mendy has also successfully recovered from the injury he sustained before the season began. However, the coaching staff is likely to exercise caution and give him more time before reintroducing him to the starting lineup.
Real Madrid predicted XI: Kepa; Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, F Garcia; Modric, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Joselu, Rodrygo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Lunin, Kepa and Cañizares |
| Defenders: | Alaba, Nacho, Lucas V., Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Tobias |
| Midfielders: | Bellingham, Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni and Ceballos. |
| Forwards: | Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim and Gonzalo |
Union Berlin team news
Union Berlin will have to cope without Rani Khedira, Andras Schafer, and Laurenz Dehl, all sidelined due to injuries ahead of their big clash against Barcelona.
Although Kevin Volland is currently serving a Bundesliga suspension, he will be eligible to play in this contest and is expected to be a valuable asset against the Barcelona defence.
Union Berlin predicted XI: Ronnow; Doekhi, Knoche, Leite; Juranovic, Laidouni, Kral, Aaronson, Gosens; Fofana, Behrens.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rønnow, Busk, Schwolow, Stein |
| Defenders: | Jaeckel, Leite, Doekhi, Gosens, Juranovic, Bonucci, Roussillon, Trimmel, Knoche |
| Midfielders: | Aaronson, Haberer, Laïdouni, Tousart, Král, Kemlein |
| Forwards: | Kaufmann, Volland, Fofana, Hollerbach, Behrens, Becker |
Head-to-Head Record
This is set to be the first-ever meeting Real Madrid and Union Berlin.