Real Madrid face early UCL challenge in Champions League group stage opener against Union Berlin
- Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Manchester City as favorites to win the Champions League this season.
- Madrid, who have won the competition 14 times, start their campaign against Union Berlin.
- Madrid's target is to progress through the group stage and reach the quarterfinals.
- Madrid coach Ancelotti is confident that his team will compete but doesn't see them as favorites.
- Right-back Dani Carvajal will miss the game due to a muscle strain.