Union Berlin Ends 12-Game Losing Streak with 1-1 Draw at Napoli in Champions League

Veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci's key performance helps struggling Bundesliga club secure first point in Champions League, relieving pressure despite looming elimination.

Union Berlin ended a 12-match losing streak in the Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Napoli, earning their first point in the tournament despite looming elimination.
Veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci was pivotal in Union Berlin's draw, demonstrating his experience by successfully defending a last-minute corner that would have shattered the German club's morale.
David Fofana, on loan from Chelsea, scored his first goal in almost a year to level the game seven minutes after the break and prevent Union from facing a 13th consecutive loss.
Despite Napoli's high possession (72%) and double the passes of Union Berlin during the match, they failed to convert more than one of their 27 shots on goal into a score.
Napoli's lack of a robust plan B for their attack was exposed in the absence of star striker Victor Osimhen, resulting in predictability that Union Berlin took advantage of.