Real Madrid beats Inter Milan in its debut in the Champions League
Quick Look
Real Madrid made its debut in the Champions League by beating Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu after taking advantage of rival mistakes with goals from Mbappé and Valverde.
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Why It Matters
Real Madrid and Inter Milan face each other on the first day of the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The home team wastes several scoring opportunities to extend its lead during the second half
Carlos Augusto closed the gap for Inter Milan after a pass from Lautaro Martínez. Real Madrid missed several opportunities to extend their advantage throughout the second half. 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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Change at Inter
Carlos Augusto leaves and Mkhitaryan enters.
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Yellow for Lautaro and Huijsen
The Inter striker and the Madrid centre-back got into a fight over the ball and the referee showed both of them the card.
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Double change in Madrid
Trent and Brahim leave; Diomandé and Tchouameni enter.
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GOOOOL FROM CARLOS AUGUSTO!
Inter closes the gap! Lautaro's low cross on the edge of the small area and Carlos Augusto gets ahead of Dumfries to finish and send the ball into the net. Be careful because Madrid has forgiven a lot and Inter is getting into the game.
2-1.
J.M. Benitez
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Brahim's is very clear now!
Counterplay by Madrid after a Bellingham robbery. The ball fell to Vinicius, who gave it to Mbappé and the Frenchman extended for Brahim and the Moroccan international's shot went wide.
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Great save by Josep Martínez!
Once again, the Inter goalkeeper covers a cross shot by Mbappé with his feet.
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Another saving hand from Courtois!
Bastoni received it in front of him, no one came forward to block his shot and the shot, close to the post, was blocked by Courtois, who became angry with his teammates.
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Chivu's triple change
Calhanoglu, Thuram and Barella leave; Bonny, Sucic and Zielinski enter.
J.M. Benitez
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The one Bellingham had!
Spectacular play by Brahim in the area and the Morocco international crosses to the far post where only Bellingham was, who instead of heading at will, controls and finishes, but Josep Martínez appears to cover with his legs.
J.M. Benitez
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Madrid pampers the ball more now
Mourinho's team's first long possession in the game.
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To the clouds Thuram
Very strong cross from Calhanoglu to the penalty spot and Thuram shoots into the clouds. This one from Inter is also very clear.
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For Courtois a shot from Curtis Jones
Diouf filtered a ball for Curtis Jones and the Briton, in one-on-one with Courtois, ran into the Belgian goalkeeper.
J.M. Benitez
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Mbappé had it!
The Frenchman ran very quickly and against Josep Martínez he stopped, cut back and shot, but the goalkeeper was quick to block the shot.
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The second half begins at the Bernabéu!
Real Madrid puts the ball into play. There is a change at Inter: Pavard leaves and Stones enters.
J.M. Benitez
And so Valverde's goal made it 2-0
J.M. Benitez
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.
J.M. Benitez
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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.
J.M. Benitez
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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.
J.M. Benitez
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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.
J.M. Benitez
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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.
J.M. Benitez
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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.
J.M. Benitez
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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.
Lorenzo Calonge
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.
J.M. Benitez
The Bernabéu is ready for the first Champions League match
J.M. Benitez
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
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J.M. Benitez
Good afternoon and welcome to the Real Madrid - Inter live!
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 season, did manage to lift Serie A again.
Open Questions
- Will Inter manage to tie the game in the final minutes?







