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Match preview
After these two clubs met in the group stages, the draw has produced another union of the unions.
In September, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise claimed a shock 1-0 win in Berlin, before the German outfit repeated the feat on the road in Leuven two months later.
So, no early indications as to who might win there, although it’s possibly advantage to the Belgian side, as they finished one point higher in Group D.
This season, Union SG are competing in UEFA competition for the first time since 1964, making it remarkable that they’ve already enjoyed wins over Rangers, Union Berlin, Malmö and Braga.
Meanwhile, in the Jupiler Pro League, they are second, chasing down league-leader Genk, following Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Eupen.
Karel Geraerts’ team continue to punch above their weight, both domestically and abroad, so are dreaming of la Unionistes’ first continental quarter-final for 63 years.
This time round, die Eisernen reached the knockout phase for the first time ever, knocking out Ajax last month.
Following a goalless draw in Amsterdam, Robin Knoche, Josip Juranović and Danilho Doekhi were all on target in a 3-1 victory back in the German capital.
Meanwhile, in the Bundesliga, Urs Fischer’s side are third, just five points below Bayern Munich, despite a defeat in Bavaria ten days ago, followed by Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Köln.
In summary, this tie is extremely tough to call, with Union Berlin needing to make first leg home advantage count this time at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
Union Berlin team news
January signing from Celtic Josip Juranović started at left-wing-back at the weekend, with club captain Christopher Trimmel back in on the right.
Sheraldo Becker and Kevin Behrens will continue to lead the line, chosen over Jrodan Pefok.
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise team news
January signing Yorbe Vertessen bagged his second goal for the club on Sunday, having come in to replace Dante Vanzeir who left for New York Red Bulls.
Senne Lynen was the match-winner when Union SG visited Berlin on mathcday one of the group phase.
Two Englishmen Ross Sykes and Christian Burgess will continue to form part of their back three.
Union Berlin vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise: Head to head statistics
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