Champions League round-up: Bellingham's late strike spoil Union Berlin's debut

In the other early kick-off, Galatasaray fought back for a 2-2 draw at home against FC Copenhagen in Group A.
Champions League round-up: Bellingham's late strike spoil Union Berlin's debut

HEY JUDE: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the winner. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Jude Bellingham scored deep in added time as Real Madrid wore down a resilient Union Berlin to claim a 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu in their Group C opener on Wednesday, spoiling the Bundesliga side's Champions League debut.

Real dominated possession in the first half but found it difficult to break down Union, who defended resolutely and were impressively marshalled at the back by veteran Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci - a summer signing from Juventus.

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