Mourinho’s Real Madrid Make Winning Champions League Start Against Inter Milan
- On Tuesday, Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, securing a winning start to their Champions League campaign.
- Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, aiming to end a trophy drought, capitalized on two defensive errors from Inter to establish an early lead.
- Kylian Mbappe scored in the 14th minute following a defensive lapse, and Fede Valverde doubled the lead before Carlos Augusto netted for Inter in the 77th minute.
- Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois preserved the lead by denying Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, ensuring Madrid held off a late Inter surge.
- Mourinho, who previously led Inter to Champions League glory at the same stadium, returns to Madrid seeking to revitalize the squad after two seasons without a major trophy.
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The Italian club made several mistakes in the first half, allowing the Maddians to take the initiative and bring the game to a winning end.
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Real Madrid, managed by a returning José Mourinho, claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory against Inter Milan in their UEFA Champions League opener on September 8, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring before Vinícius Júnior netted the winner in a chaotic match filled with 37 shots and 13 saves between the two sides. ⚽ UCL 2026-27: Kylian Mbappe, Valverde Score As Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid Clinch 2-1 Win Over Inter Milan.
[OSEN=Reporter Jung Seung-woo] Manager Jose Mourinho smiled against his former team, Inter Milan. Real Madrid capitalized on two fatal mistakes by the opponent and maintained their lead until the end thanks to Thibaut Courtois' saves. On the 9th (Korean time), Real Madrid [played] the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League League Phase 2 match held at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.
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