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Federico Valverde leads Real Madrid to Champions League victory against Inter Milan

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Federico Valverde leads Real Madrid to Champions League victory against Inter Milan

Summary

Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu on September 8. Federico Valverde secured the result by scoring the decisive second goal for the Spanish side. Although José Mourinho’s team experienced a disjointed performance for stretches of the 90 minutes, Valverde earned Man of the Match honors for his role in the victory. Other players, including Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen, and Brahim Díaz, were noted for their contributions during the match. The win grants Real Madrid three points as they begin their European season against the defending Italian champions.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
•Federico Valverde scored the game-winning goal for Real Madrid.
•Federico Valverde received the Man of the Match award.
•Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen, and Brahim Díaz provided notable individual performances.

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9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star beats Courtois & Huijsen to Man of the Match award vs Inter Milan

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A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid beat out the competition to scoop the Man of the Match award following the club’s latest outing.The Blancos star in question? Federico Va...
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