Struggling Union trapped in alarming downward trend

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The UEFA Champions League appears to not be Union Berlin's favored competition for good reason.

Failing to create a turnaround, the struggling side suffered its third defeat in the campaign's third outing, with hopes to proceed to the next round now dashed.

The mood around the Berlin club has plummeted as the 1-0 defeat against Italy's reigning national c