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Michael Oliver named referee for Real Madrid vs Inter

9/8/2026

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Real Madrid Hosts

Real Madrid will host Inter Milan in a Champions League match refereed by Michael Oliver.
UEFA announced Oliver's appointment on September 7, 2026, marking his sixth European tie involving Real Madrid.
The match starts at 9:00 pm CEST on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid begins its 57th European Cup season, the most appearances by any club.

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Real Madrid Depleted

Real Madrid will sit out Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler and Bernardo Silva after season-long suspensions.
Inter left-back Federico Dimarco misses Tuesday’s clash with a knee injury, limiting defensive options.
Yan Diomande is poised for his first Real Madrid start, becoming the most expensive African player to debut.
Kylian Mbappé targets moving into the Champions League’s top-five scorers by netting two goals against Inter.

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Como Qualifies

Como 1907 qualified for the Champions League, first Italian club to do so after a fourth-place Serie A finish.
The Hartono family, owners since 2019, secured three promotions in five years to reach this debut.
Sabah FK, LASK and Viking FK also debut in this season’s Champions League group stage.

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Real Madrid Hosts

Real Madrid will host Inter Milan in a Champions League match refereed by Michael Oliver.
UEFA announced Oliver's appointment on September 7, 2026, marking his sixth European tie involving Real Madrid.
The match starts at 9:00 pm CEST on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid begins its 57th European Cup season, the most appearances by any club.

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