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Real Madrid Beats Inter 2-1 in Champions League Opener

9/9/2026

Summary

Real Madrid Wins

Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League opener.
Kylian Mbappé opened scoring and Federico Valverde added a second before Inter’s goal.
Thibaut Courtois made several crucial saves, including an 89th-minute stop, to preserve the win.
José Mourinho said his priority was winning and dismissed focus on past Champions League history.

Summary

Curtis Jones Joins Inter

Curtis Jones completed a £30 million transfer from Liverpool to Inter Milan this summer.
Jones said Inter manager Cristian Chivu influenced his decision to join Italy.
Jones mishandled a ball in his Champions League debut allowing Kylian Mbappé to score.
Inter will face Udinese in Serie A this weekend before playing Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, Real Madrid captured the UEFA Champions League title, defeating Juventus 1-0 in the final under coach Jupp Heynckes. Inter Milan’s 2009-10 Serie A triumph, guided by José Mourinho, amassed 82 points, the club’s highest tally in a decade. Now, Real Madrid repeats that dominance by defeating Inter 2-1, with Kylian Mbappé scoring and Curtis Jones’ mishandling prompting the goal. The result underscores Madrid’s resurgence while Inter’s £30 million investment in Jones signals intensified transfer competition ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League.

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Real Madrid Wins

Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League opener.
Kylian Mbappé opened scoring and Federico Valverde added a second before Inter’s goal.
Thibaut Courtois made several crucial saves, including an 89th-minute stop, to preserve the win.
José Mourinho said his priority was winning and dismissed focus on past Champions League history.

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