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Real Madrid Beats Inter 2-1 in Mourinho Debut

9/9/2026

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Summary

Mourinho Guides Victory

José Mourinho guided Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Inter Milan.
Kylian Mbappé opened scoring and Federico Valverde added Real Madrid’s second goal.
Carlos Augusto scored Inter’s goal in the 77th minute.
Three Real Madrid players were suspended for the match.
Mourinho faced former Inter player Cristian Chivu, now coach, and said friendship will resume after the game.

Summary

Courtois Saves

Thibaut Courtois earned an 8.5 rating as Real Madrid’s most valuable player for crucial saves.
Vinícius Júnior recorded nine recoveries, the most by a Real player since 2008.
Brahim Díaz received an 8.5 rating, made four key passes and assisted Mbappé.
Dean Huijsen contributed 12 clearances and earned an 8.5 rating for defensive timing.
Ibrahima Konaté received a 7 rating, providing strong shifts and covering the right half-space.

History

Historical Context

On 22 May 2010 José Mourinho guided Inter Milan to a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabéu, ending a 45-year European title drought. That triumph, the first Champions League final played on a Saturday, cemented Mourinho’s reputation for decisive tactics. Today his former club faces Real Madrid, now coached by ex-captain Cristian Chivu, echoing that historic clash.

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Mourinho Guides Victory

José Mourinho guided Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Inter Milan.
Kylian Mbappé opened scoring and Federico Valverde added Real Madrid’s second goal.
Carlos Augusto scored Inter’s goal in the 77th minute.
Three Real Madrid players were suspended for the match.
Mourinho faced former Inter player Cristian Chivu, now coach, and said friendship will resume after the game.

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