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Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener
Summary

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Inter Milan at the Bernabeu on Tuesday to begin the 2026-27 Champions League campaign. Jose Mourinho oversaw the narrow win, which saw Fede Valverde score for the hosts during a match the manager described as chaotic. While pleased with the result, Mourinho expressed dissatisfaction with his side's lack of defensive control and intensity throughout the 90 minutes. He specifically praised the performance of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, noting his vital role in preserving the lead. Regarding Vinicius Junior, who faced whistles from sections of the crowd, the manager defended the forward's commitment and effort in a tactical role against Inter Milan’s wing-backs.

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By the Numbers
  • •Real Madrid won 2-1 against Inter Milan in their Champions League opener.
  • •Fede Valverde scored for the hosts at the Bernabeu.
  • •Jose Mourinho identified Thibaut Courtois as a key contributor to the result.
  • •Mourinho publicly supported Vinicius Junior following negative crowd reactions.
  • •The match marked the first points earned by Real Madrid in the tournament's league phase.
Latest Updates
  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho’s two-part message to Real Madrid players after 2-1 win vs Inter Milan
  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho responds after Real Madrid legend raises concerns over Inter win
  • 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Courtois, Trent after Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
  • 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho talks Vinicius, Trent and fan whistles after Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
What they're saying
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Real Madrid managed to pull through and secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League.The performance was far from their best, with the Nerazzurri causing ...

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Real Madrid kicked off their UEFA Champions League 2026-27 campaign with a hard-fought win against the Italian champions Inter Milan last night. The Merengues got a 2-1 win in front of their fans, and...

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Real Madrid kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a win over Inter Milan last night, securing the biggest result of their season so far.After suffering their first defeat under Jose Mou...

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