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Inter Milan faces Real Madrid in Champions League group stage opener

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Inter Milan faces Real Madrid in Champions League group stage opener

Summary

Inter Milan heads to the Santiago Bernabeu today to face Real Madrid in the opening match of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign. The Italian side arrives seeking its first victory against the Spanish club in this century. Inter Milan has failed to win any of its last four European meetings with Real Madrid, with its most recent win dating back to 1998 at San Siro. Historically, both clubs remain among the most successful in the competition, with Inter Milan standing as one of only three teams to have ever defeated Real Madrid in a European Cup final. Real Madrid currently holds the edge in overall UEFA Champions League head-to-head records with seven wins compared to five for Inter Milan, while the two clubs have played to a single draw.

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By the Numbers

•Inter Milan seeks a first European win over Real Madrid since 1998.
•Real Madrid has won each of the last four meetings between the clubs.
•Real Madrid leads the overall UEFA Champions League head-to-head record with seven wins.
•The match takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu for the 2026/27 tournament opener.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Inter Milan carry unwanted Real Madrid curse into Champions League clash at Bernabéu

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Inter Milan will arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu for their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League opener carrying a record they will be desperate to change.The Nerazzurri have not beaten Real Madrid in Europe ...
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