Preview: Real Madrid vs. Union Berlin - Champions League Matchup on September 20, 2023

Real Madrid is set to host Union Berlin in the 2023 UEFA Champions League on Paramount+.

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Union Berlin, currently eighth in the Bundesliga, faces a Spanish side aiming for redemption after last year's Champions League exit.

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The match will be streamed live on Paramount+, with a free seven-day trial and a half-off annual plan offer.

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Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.

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Real Madrid is the favorite at -260 odds on the 90-minute money line, with Union Berlin as +700 underdogs.

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A draw is priced at +360, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5.

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Paramount+ offers exclusive access to all Champions League matches, as well as other sports content, movies, and shows.

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Until September 20, you can enjoy half-off your first year on Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plans.

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Betting expert Martin Green favors Real Madrid with a -1.25 handicap (-135 payout) against Union Berlin.

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Green believes that Madrid's strong start to the La Liga season and Union Berlin's recent Bundesliga losses make Real Madrid the comfortable choice for victory in this matchup

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