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Match preview
After a goal-fest in the first leg at Stadion An der Alten Försterei, it’s all to play for as these two reconvene in Brussels.
Union SG actually led three times in the German capital, Victor Boniface bagging a brace while Yorbe Vertessen was on target in-between.
However, Union Berlin equalised each time, first through Josip Juranović’s inch-perfect free-kick, before Robin Knoche and Sven Michel ensured it ended all square.
This is the first time ever a Europa League knockout phase match has ended 3-3, but there must be a winner this time.
These two Unions actually met in the group stages, with both matches resulting in 1-0 away wins.
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are competing in Europe for the first time since 1964, but are now just one home win away from a quarter-final spot.
Over in the Bundesliga, Union Berlin climbed back up to fourth on Sunday, above Freiburg on goal difference, by drawing 1-1 with Wolfsburg.
Die Eisernen are competing in the knockout phase for the first time ever, dumping out Ajax last month.
As mentioned, Urs Fischer’s team also beat Union SG in Leuven as recently as November, hoping to repeat that result here.
This time clashing at Stade Constant Vanden Stock, which Union will book their place in the last eight?
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise team news
January signing Yorbe Vertessen has settled in superbly, scoring three times already, including their second in the first leg.
Christian Burgess will continue as part of the defence, but fellow Englishman Ross Sykes is out injured.
Union Berlin team news
Josip Juranović scored Sunday’s opener against Wolfsburg, taking his tally to three goals in eight appearances.
The Croatian may be moved back over to left-wing-back for this one, with club captain Christopher Trimmel returning in place of Niko Gießelmann.
Sheraldo Becker and Kevin Behrens will continue to lead the line, chosen over Jrodan Pefok.
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs Union Berlin: Head to head statistics
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