Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League Matchday 1

In a thrilling 2-1 victory, Real Madrid were able to defeat Inter in their 2026-27 UCL debut, starting the campaign with three key points at home.

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Real Madrid suffered, but secure a big win against Inter in Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring the victory goals.

Mkhitaryan tries his luck from outside the box with a long shot, but his attempt gets deflected, making Courtois' intervention easier to avoid another goal.

Diomande, who just entered the game, fires a great shot, but Martinez stops it to keep Inter's hopes of getting a draw alive.

Lautaro Martinez goes all the way to the bottom line and sends a dangerous cross that Carlos Augusto pushes to put Inter's first goal!

In a play where Bellingham, Vini Jr., Mbappe and Brahim all participated, the latter one makes a good drible inside Inter's box, but his shot doesn't go on goal in a clear chance Real Madrid had to increase the advantage.

Bastoni proves his attacking skills, shoots from outside Real Madrid's box, but Courtois reacts properly and sends the ball to corner kick. The Belgian is being key for the Merengues.

Brahim makes an incredible solo play, sends a cross towards Bellingham who was completly alone in the box, but the midfielder decides to control rather than push the ball and lets Martinez react to stop his shot.

Courtois delivers back-to-back saves to deny both Martinez and Jones, displaying sharp reflexes at a crucial moment to keep Inter off the scoresheet.

The French striker finds a ball inside Madrid's box after a great cross by Calhanoglu, but his shot goes above Courtois' goal in one of the best chances Inter have had in this game.

In a fast counter attack for Real Madrid, Mbappe leaves the last defense behind, but couldn't find a clear path to send the ball to the back of the net and his shot gets detained by Martinez.

Real Madrid and Inter jump to the field for the second half of the game.

Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scored for Real Madrid in the first half after two big mistakes by Inter in the defense. It is expected a thrilling second half!

In another mistake by Inter's defense, Mbappe runs with the ball to the box, shoots, but Martinez stops it. However, Bellingham finds the rebound, shoots, but the goalkeeper stops it again to avoid Real Madrid's third goal.

The midfielder with a foul on Mbappe that stopped a promising attack for Real Madrid. The referee sees it as a clear yellow card and Calhanoglu is the first player booked in this game.

The midfielder went all the way to Madrid's box, founds a good cross inside of it, and shoots with the left leg, but the ball hits the post and doesn't go inside as he desired.

While Inter keep trying to score, Real Madrid have taken control of the ball, hoping to secure another goal before the half to avoid any surprise.

Martinez tries to control the ball after a back pass, but the goalkeeper fails in his attempt and Federico Valverde takes advantage of it to only push it and score the second goal of the night!

In a big mistake by Inter's defense, Mbappe finds the ball outside the rival's box, fires a low shot and scores the first goal of the game!

Lautaro Martinez finds the ball near Real Madrid's box with man advantage, but he decides to shoot from outside the box to make Courtois react and stop the first goal of the night.

While Inter had a clear chance in the start of the game, both clubs have not found much clarity in front of the goal, with a busy midfield and many fouls across the field.

In a dangerous cross from the right side by Inter, Huijsen attacks the ball in a bad way and almost scored on his own goal.

Thuram finds the ball inside Real Madrid's box, shoots, but Courtois stops it to give the visitors the first corner of the game.

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Denzel Dumfries joined Real Madrid from Inter this summer, and he will face his former team in his UCL debut with the Merengues.

Inter will jump to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with the following lineup: Martinez; Pavard, Bisseck, Bastoni; Carlos Augusto, Jones, Calhanoglu, Barella, Diouf; Thuram, and Martinez.

Real Madrid have confirmed their starting XI to face Inter: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Trent, Valverde, Brahim, Bellingham; Vinicius Jr., and Mbappe.

Here is how watch Real Madrid vs. Inter in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League live in the United States: Paramount+, DAZN, and ViX.

The game is scheduled to start at 3:00pm ET / 12:00 pm PT.

As for Inter, their last Champions League victory came during the 2009–10 campaign, securing the third European Cup in club history. Today, they begin their quest for a fourth European crown.

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English referee Michael Oliver will be in charge of the match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan. He will be assisted by Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring, with Sam Barrott serving as the fourth official and Andrew Dallas operating as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

The iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will host the match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

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