Jose Mourinho returns to Bernabeu for Champions League opener against Inter

Jose Mourinho leads Real Madrid against his former club Inter in the opening phase of the 2026-27 Champions League. The match takes place Tuesday at the Bernabeu, a venue where the manager secured the 2010 Champions League title while in charge of the Italian side. This fixture marks the first time Mourinho faces Inter outside of Serie A since leaving the club for Madrid sixteen years ago. Inter is currently managed by former Mourinho player Cristian Chivu, who was part of the 2010 Treble-winning squad. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET and will be available via live stream.

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