José Mourinho defends Real Madrid after Champions League victory over Inter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho rejected criticism of his team's performance following a 2-1 victory over FC Internazionale Milano in the Champions League on September 8 at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Despite the win, the coach faced scrutiny from supporters and media members who expressed dissatisfaction with the team's style of play. Mourinho argued that his side maintained a two-goal lead for much of the match and possessed the offensive capability to score as many as eight goals. The club continues to focus on building team commitment following a previous defeat to Betis. Elsewhere in the opening round of the tournament, Como secured a 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig, while Napoli fell to Arsenal and Roma recorded a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.
- •Real Madrid defeated FC Internazionale Milano 2-1 on September 8.
- •Carlos Augusto scored the only goal for FC Internazionale Milano.
- •Como registered its first Champions League win by beating RB Leipzig 4-1.
- •Napoli lost to Arsenal at the Stadio Maradona.
- •Roma drew 1-1 away at Fenerbahce.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho: Real Madrid could have scored ‘eight goals’ against Inter
"José Mourinho hits back at criticism following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Inter: ‘We could have scored eight goals.’Real Madrid coach Mourinho spoke again about the Merengues’ recent 2-1 w...
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