Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bernabéu Stadium, on Wednesday, in the first round of the Champions League league phase. The match featured José Mourinho and Cristian Chivu facing off, the manager and former player of the 2010 European champion Inter. The Italians pushed forward in the early minutes, with Thuram creating great chances, but Courtois, in his 100th Champions League game, shone with great saves on long-range shots from Lautaro Martínez and Bastoni, as well as a one-on-one save against Jones.
When Real Madrid seemed under pressure, Mbappé decided to change the game. The Frenchman won the ball with a high press, drove into the box, and finished precisely to open the scoring. The Spanish side doubled their lead with Valverde, confirming their favoritism as hosts. Inter Milan still managed to pull one back with Carlos Augusto, but could not avoid the defeat.
The result represents an important victory for Real Madrid in the opening of the new Champions League league phase, which replaced the old group format. Chivu's team, seeking their first European title since 2010, leave with a defeat, while the blancos continue firmly in pursuit of another conquest in the competition.
