(Football news) The Bundesliga team was competing in the Champions League group stages for the first time in their existence, and they appeared to be on course for a famous point at the 14-time champions’ stadium when the clock struck the final minute of stoppage time with the scores still goalless.

Bellingham, on the other hand, came up with a fortuitous tap-in from close range to grab all three points for Madrid, his sixth goal in as many games since joining the Spanish giants in the summer.

In a low-key first half, Carlo Ancelotti’s side struggled to generate any clear openings, with Union Berlin’s defence – led by Leonardo Bonucci on his debut for the club – holding firm.

However, the hosts began to pick up the pace in the second half, and Rodrygo was stopped by goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow and again by the post moments later, slamming a half-volley into the post.

Joselu also threatened for Real Madrid, hitting the crossbar with a long-range thunderbolt, while Luka Modric saw a long-range thunderbolt deflected over the crossbar.

Union appeared to have done enough to get off to a good start at the first attempt – and arguably in their hardest encounter on paper in Group C – only for Bellingham to shatter their hearts in the 94th minute.

The goal also had an element of luck to it, with Federico Valverde’s low drive from the edge of the area ricocheting into the six-yard box, where two Madrid players were ready to tap it into the unguarded net.

It was no surprise to see Bellingham get the finishing touch as he maintained his goal-per-game ratio in his first Champions League appearance for the club, further cementing his swift climb to the role of Los Blancos’ newest hero.

The result extends Ancelotti’s team’s perfect start to the season in all competitions ahead of the weekend derby against Atletico Madrid, while Union Berlin has now endured three consecutive defeats.
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