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Inter Milan to face Real Madrid in UCL opener on September 8

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Inter Milan to face Real Madrid in UCL opener on September 8

Summary

Inter Milan will visit Real Madrid on September 8 for their opening match in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League. The fixture holds particular significance for Jose Mourinho, who previously managed both clubs. Inter Milan's president Giuseppe Marotta emphasized the emotional weight of returning to the Santiago Bernabeu. He expressed that this encounter will be filled with ambition and dreams tied to the club's historic legacy. Marotta also noted the uncertainty of the new tournament format as they aim to progress in the competition.

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By the Numbers

•Inter Milan opens Champions League against Real Madrid on September 8.
•Jose Mourinho returns to Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years.
•Giuseppe Marotta highlights emotional significance of the match.
•Inter aims to respect club history while pursuing ambitions.
•New tournament format creates uncertainty on progression.

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5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Inter Milan president looking forward to Real Madrid clash in UCL: ‘We’ll have a special meeting with Mourinho’

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Real Madrid now know their first opponents in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, with the schedule for the league phase of the competition being announced earlier today. And, Serie A champions Inter M...
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