UCL: Eliminated Union Berlin shocks Napoli after a dramatic 1-1 draw
Union Berlin secured their inaugural Champions League point with an impressive 1-1 draw against Napoli.
Zielinski played a crucial role for the Partenopei, testing Ronnie with a smart stop.
Natan then struck the post with a powerful header before the home team believed they had taken the lead.
Anguissa capitalized on a pass across the field from Di Lorenzo and tapped the ball in from close range, but VAR disallowed the goal due to an offside in the build-up involving Napoli’s captain, Roussillon.
Nevertheless, the hosts eventually broke the deadlock. Rui’s low cross deflected into Politano’s path, and the ball bounced off the winger and into the net.
Juranovic hit the post with a free-kick, but Union leveled the score after the halftime break.
The German team launched a counter-attack, and Becker’s curled shot was pushed into Fofana’s path for a straightforward finish.
Napoli pushed for a winner but couldn’t find one.