Internazionale faces Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in Champions League opener

Internazionale prepares to open its Champions League campaign against Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Kick-off is set for 20.00 UK time. Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu has implemented tactical changes to address the need for pace and defensive positioning against Real Madrid attackers like Vinicius and Mbappe. Curtis Jones earns his first start for Internazionale, while Federico Dimarco and Djed Spence were left out of the squad for the trip. John Stones and Manuel Akanji are available on the bench. Real Madrid faces a depleted lineup due to several suspensions and injuries, including Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, and Eduardo Camavinga. Mourinho is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with Trent Alexander-Arnold moved into the midfield. The match serves as a high-level test for both sides early in the European competition.

• 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Chivu: "We had courage, it gives me a lot of confidence for the future"
• 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real Madrid