Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists they deserved their Champions League win against Union Berlin.

Jude Bellingham struck late to earn the 1-0 victory.

Ancelotti later said: "This was the way the match was planned. It was tough, with a lot of control and with Union Berlin defending very well in a low block. They didn't allow us any space between the lines. We were excellent at recovering after losing the ball and at set pieces. We could've scored earlier, but scoring in the last minute is crucial. The spirit of this shirt makes us believe until the last minute. The team gave their all until the end.

“The idea was to remain patient and we were too patient. These are games like this, which you can call traps. We still remember the Sheriff game. In this type of match it's important to prevent counter-attacks. Rüdiger's performance was outstanding and we did well at the back because we weren't up against it.

“We changed a few things at half-time. The second half was better for us because the opposition put less pressure on us compared to the first half. In the second half, the opposition's energy fell a bit and we had more space and chances. Fortunately, we didn't have to come back today. Union Berlin are very strong in the air and on the second ball and we did very well there."

On Bellingham, he added: “He has quality and it looks like he's lucky. This goal is similar to the one against Getafe, but you have to be there. He's smarter than others when attacking from the second line. He has this quality and he's making the most of it. I haven't set anyone a goal target."