Tag: 2023-24 Champions League Group C

Champions League: FC Union Berlin 2 – 3 Sporting Braga
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Champions League: FC Union Berlin 2 – 3 Sporting Braga

By Score More In a thrilling Champions League encounter, 10-man Braga staged a remarkable comeback against Union Berlin, with Andre Castro becoming the hero by scoring in stoppage time. The match was finely balanced at 2-2 when Castro, aged 35, entered the fray as a substitute in the 86th minute. In the dying moments of added time, he struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box, sealing the dramatic victory for Braga. Union Berlin had initially taken a 2-0 lead with Sheraldo Becker scoring both goals for the German club within the first 37 minutes of the game. However, Braga fought back as Sikou Niakate halved the deficit just before half-time, and Bruma leveled the score six minutes into the second half with a splendid finish. Castro's late heroics completed the stunning turnaroun...
Champions League: Braga 1-2 Napoli
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Champions League: Braga 1-2 Napoli

By Score More In a captivating Champions League Group C encounter on Wednesday, Italian champions Napoli secured a 2-1 away victory, thanks to a late own goal by Sporting Braga defender Sikou Niakate. In a match characterized by numerous missed opportunities, Napoli broke the deadlock in first-half injury time when captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo capitalized on a clever nod-down by striker Victor Osimhen. Di Lorenzo skillfully directed the ball off the bar and into the net. Braga, making their third Champions League appearance and their first in 11 seasons, raised their intensity in the second half. Forward Bruma leveled the score in the 84th minute with a well-executed header, connecting with a precise cross delivered by substitute Rodrigo Zalazar. However, just four minutes later, Niakat...
Champions League: Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin
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Champions League: Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin

By Score More Real Madrid clinched a thrilling late triumph over Union Berlin in their opening Champions League Group C match at the Bernabeu, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Union Berlin effectively managed the first 45 minutes, frustrating Madrid's efforts and limiting them to half-chances. In fact, the only on-target attempt from the home side was a weak Joselu header easily gathered by the goalkeeper, as Berlin continued to defy their hosts. Madrid exhibited a notable improvement in the second half, fashioning numerous scoring opportunities but encountering strong resistance from Frederik Ronnow and Union Berlin's resolute defense. Nonetheless, it was Jude Bellingham's 94th-minute tap-in that sealed a last-gasp win for the Spanish side, earning them three crucial points in their...