Union Berlin is a professional football club based in Berlin, Germany. The club was founded on 20 January 1966 and plays its home matches at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, which has a capacity of 22,012 spectators.
Union Berlin is known for its passionate fan base and the club's motto "" (Iron Union). The team has traditionally played in the lower tiers of German football but achieved promotion to the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, for the first time in the club's history in 2019.
In its debut season in the Bundesliga, Union Berlin finished in 11th place, securing their place in the top flight for the 2020-2021 season. The team is known for its strong defensive play and hardworking, physical style of football.
Union Berlin has a fierce rivalry with local club Hertha BSC, with matches between the two teams known as the Berlin Derby. The rivalry is unique in that Union Berlin has historically been a smaller, working-class club, while Hertha BSC has enjoyed greater financial resources and success.
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