Real Madrid beats Inter 2-0 in the first half of the Champions League

Real Madrid leads Inter by two goals in the first half of the match. The visiting team began dominating the match, but two defensive errors caused the whites to take the lead, and they even came close to scoring a third goal on the stroke of half-time. José Mourinho's men make their debut in the top European competition at the Bernabéu with a tough test against the Italian team, who despite not doing well in the Champions League last year, did manage to lift Serie A again. The Portuguese coach has opted to place Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield to cover the losses of Camavinga, Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler.

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And so Valverde's goal made it 2-0

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This was Mbappé's goal

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End of the first half at the Bernabéu!

Madrid wins at half-time with very little brilliance. Mourinho's team has limited itself to not making mistakes at the back and has given the ball to Inter. But two errors by Bisseck and Josep Martínez ended in goals from Mbappé and Valverde.

2-0.

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Thuram shot that covers Cucurella

The Inter striker received the ball in the area after a run on the right wing by Diouf, but his shot hit a Cururella who covered the shot well.

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Madrid can't get out now

Inter moves the ball from side to side against a passive Madrid that limits itself to defending.

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To the crossbar Curtis Jones!

The Englishman picked up a ball in the area, turned around to face the goal and hit a left-footed shot that hit the crossbar.

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Inter continues to dominate the ball

Madrid continues with its wait-back plan, which has worked well so far. Inter has the ball and makes trouble, but cannot penetrate the white defense.

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GOOOOL FROM VALVERDE!

What a mistake by Josep Martínez! The Inter goalkeeper tried to dribble past Valverde, who came out to press, and the Uruguayan, with one touch, sent the ball into the net. Two errors from the Italians, two goals from Madrid.

2-0.

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Great Pavard Court

Vinicius drove between the Inter defenders and Pavard appeared with a cut to steal the ball from the Brazilian, who also had Mbappé at his side.

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Calhanoglu missile that stops Courtois!

A foul on the edge of the area for Inter, Calhanoglu shoots with tremendous power at Courtois' post and the Belgian goalkeeper clears the Turkish midfielder's missile.

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MBAPPÉ GOOOOL!

Madrid went ahead when it was at its worst! Little play from Mou's team at the start of the game, but when the ball reaches the top, Madrid has a lot of gunpowder. Bisseck's error now in the ball's exit, the ball falls to Brahim, who enables Mbappé and the Frenchman does not fail against Josep Martínez.

1-0.

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Lautaro's shot that Courtois covers

A very serious error by Trent when releasing the ball, Lautaro steals it, advances towards the goal and shoots from the edge of the area somewhat centered into the hands of Courtois.

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Huijsen cut that poisoned and almost ended in an own goal

He hugged Inter in the first minutes and now Huijsen almost scored himself when clearing a cross.

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Inter dominates possession

Chivu's team is more willing to have the ball. Madrid waits behind to look for a quick counter.

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Great save from Courtois!

Diouf's cross falls short at the first post and Thuram appears to chase the ball and finish, but Courtois is very attentive to repel the shot and send it for a corner.

The game begins at the Bernabéu!

Inter puts the ball into play.

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The Bernabéu cheering stands send a message of support for Ceuta

In the Real Madrid cheer stands, Ceuta flags and chants of “Ceuta is not for sale, Ceuta defends itself” were displayed before the start of the match.

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The Bernabéu is ready for the first Champions League match

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After being resisted in his first stage, the coach returns to the Champions League with Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, where he won it in 2010 with Inter, his rival this Tuesday

Read the full preview here.

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There are also eleven from Inter!

The Italian team continues with its usual three-center-back scheme and the Lautaro-Thuram duo.

XI: Josep Martínez; Pavard, Bisseck, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Calhanoglu, Curtis Jones, Carlos Augusto; Marcus Thuram and Lautaro.

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There are already eleven of Mourinho!

Mou bets on Trent in the midfield to make up for the suspension losses of Güler, Camavinga and Bernardo Silva. Brahim also enters the eleven.

XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Trent; Bellingham, Brahim, Vinicius and Mbappé.

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