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Real Madrid Hosts Inter in 2026/27 UCL Opener

9/8/2026

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Summary

Mourinho Hosts Inter

Real Madrid, led by coach José Mourinho, will host Inter Milan in the 2026/27 Champions League opener.
Inter qualified after a 3-2 comeback win over Napoli, with Lautaro Martínez scoring both goals.
Real Madrid missed a stoppage-time penalty in a 1-0 loss to Real Betis on Friday.
Mourinho will be without suspended Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva and Eduardo Camavinga for the match.

Summary

Mourinho Rejects Pressure

José Mourinho says he feels no added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell.
José Mourinho criticised the VAR decision not to retake the missed penalty against Real Betis, questioning officials' rule knowledge.
Kylian Mbappé defended his work-rate and claimed he always feels like the world’s best.
José Mourinho hinted that forward Endrick could feature for five to ten minutes against Inter Milan.

History

Historical Context

Real Madrid secured their seventh European Cup in 1998, beating Juventus 1-0 in Amsterdam—their first Champions League triumph since 1966. The club’s 1997-98 season was its 96th overall and 67th consecutive in La Liga. The 2026-27 season opener against Inter Milan revives that historic, high-profile dramatic European elite clash again.

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Mourinho Hosts Inter

Real Madrid, led by coach José Mourinho, will host Inter Milan in the 2026/27 Champions League opener.
Inter qualified after a 3-2 comeback win over Napoli, with Lautaro Martínez scoring both goals.
Real Madrid missed a stoppage-time penalty in a 1-0 loss to Real Betis on Friday.
Mourinho will be without suspended Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva and Eduardo Camavinga for the match.

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