With the 32nd conclusion, Union’s iron wall falls: Fischer: “If you miss a minute…”

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The performance difference is of course striking. The ball possession, the chances, the shots, the successful passes (762 against 189!). And yet: it’s the kind of game where the big man doesn’t have to still score. At least as long as there is a man on the field: European champion Leonardo Bonucci (36), the new defense chief of Union Berlin.

Excellent Leo debut

The Italian directed, tackled and saved in his first game for Urs Fischer’s side and in his sixth appearance against Real as in his best times. And so what world coach Carlo Ancelotti already feared becomes: “They play as they say: iron!” And iron makes you grind your teeth.

Hardly anything came from Real in the first half. Then more. I have no idea if Carletto gave his team a quick ten minute gum bleaching session during the break. Whatever it is, it works wonders! Such as recently four times in ‘La Liga’, when the White Ballet never took the lead at the break and was even behind twice. But Alu saves twice, and the Great Dane saves countless times in the Union goal: Frederik Rönnow.

Bellingham’s Pinball Gate

And yet here too there is a parallel with the competition: in the end, Real wins. And it has to do with the fact that Bonucci has to leave in the 80th minute and is replaced by Paul Jaeckel. Two minutes before the end he created a corner without any pressure. And you suspect it: your luck has run out. Kroos responds quickly. Short turn to Valverde, he has endless space. The ball lands on Jude Bellingham’s foot like a pinball machine in front of the empty goal.

It doesn’t matter to him: “It’s always very nice to meet each other so late. And it confirms what happened earlier in the game. We have shown this mentality of going to the end many times this season.”

Fischer’s emotional state is completely different: “If you miss a minute to get a point from Madrid, you are very disappointed. Ultimately, I am proud of the team’s performance. The boys played very maturely for a long time and were brutal with the ball. Overall, Real are probably the deserved winners.

Source : Blick