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Champions League: Real Madrid defeats Inter 2-1

Real Madrid triumphed over Inter 2-1 in the opening match of the Champions League group stage, with goals from Mbappé and Valverde.

8 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the opening match of the Champions League group stage, Real Madrid defeated Inter 2-1. The game was played at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday evening, and the Spanish side took the lead thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappé and another from Federico Valverde in the first half.

Inter conceded two goals due to defensive errors that impacted the final result. Carlos Augusto pulled one back for the Nerazzurri in the second half, but it was not enough to complete the comeback.

Cristian Chivu, Inter's coach, acknowledged his team's mistakes and expressed optimism about the future despite the defeat.

The match held particular significance for Chivu, who faced José Mourinho, former Inter coach, on the sidelines for Real Madrid. This encounter brought back fond memories for both coaches.

The next outing for Italian teams will see Napoli take on Arsenal, while Roma and Como will be in action on Thursday in the same competition. The three-day international club event for Italian teams continues.

The evening at the Bernabéu attracted many fans, with broadcasts available across various platforms, including Sky Sport and Rainews.it.

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