Real Madrid vs Union Berlin Predictions

• Real Madrid have won all five games they’ve played this term
• Union Berlin have lost their last two matches ahead of this trip
• The visitors have scored in four of their five games so far
• Real conceded in four of their six group stage clashes last season

Real search for glory again

As this tournament’s most successful side, Real Madrid’s Champions League opener is a key game as the Spanish giants begin their quest to lift this trophy once again.

The hosts have started a Champions League campaign at home on 13 occasions and they’ve won 12 of those. Their Bernabeu record is incredible, having scored in all but one of their last 68 home games in the competition.

With Jude Bellingham through the door, they’re likely to be a contender once again. The Englishman has made a stellar start to life in Spain and he kicked off last season by scoring in each of Dortmund’s first four group games. He’s scored six times in seven games for club and country this term and he’ll be a threat on Wednesday.

Nightmare debut for Union

Union’s climb through the Bundesliga ranks has been impressive, but they look outmatched for their Champions League debut. The German side head into this clash having lost successive games against RB Leipzig and Wolfsburg, while Real have win five from five so far this term.

However, Real have conceded in three of their last four matches. The Spanish side also conceded in four of their six group games in this competition last term and they have defensive issues which Union can exploit. The visitors have scored in four of their five games so far, so back a home win with both teams scoring.