It happened for the first time since September 3rd “Union” Berlin secured a victory. This occurred in the 14th round of the Bundesliga in a match against “Borussia” M?nchengladbach (3:1). Currently, Berliners have left the relegation zone, reaching the 15th place in the standings. In the Champions League, things are not going well. After five played rounds, under the guidance of Nenad Bjelica, they have only gathered two points, placing them in the last position in Group C. The goal statistics, with 4 goals scored and 11 conceded, are also not encouraging. There is still a chance for European spring, but to achieve it, they need to defeat “Los Blancos” and hope that “Napoli” will overcome “Braga.” The club still has injured players. Bonucci, Duki, and Tuzar won’t be able to help in the fight for a place in the Europa League. However, their presence on the field is unlikely to significantly increase the chances of victory against one of the strongest clubs not only in Europe but also in the world
Real Madrid feels comfortable in all competitions: second place in La Liga and the top spot in the Champions League group with the maximum number of points. Only “Manchester City” has achieved such a result in European competitions. In their last match, which took place away in La Liga, “Los Blancos” secured a draw with “Betis” (1:1). It will be interesting to see if they can win all group stage matches in the Champions League. Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, the team has not lost for 14 consecutive matches, with only three draws in total. The club also has no issues with attacking potential, as they failed to score in only one match during this undefeated streak. The “Galacticos” have guaranteed themselves the first-place finish in the Champions League group, so it’s unclear how the club will approach this confrontation. Will the coaching staff field the main players, or will they allow the reserves, of which “Los Blancos” have plenty, to showcase their skills.
