Mourinho achieved a surprising victory against Inter Milan, with only 36% ball possession. The result shows the Portuguese coach's ability to organize his teams defensively even when dominated in control of the game. This victory represents another chapter in the rivalry between Mourinho and the Italian club.
At the Bernabéu, Mbappé and Valverde were decisive in resolving the match early on. The two players took offensive responsibility and made the difference before halftime. The display shows that the French forward is adapting increasingly better to Spanish football.
Inter dominated statistics such as ball possession, corners, and shots, but couldn't translate that control into real danger for the opposing goal. The Italian team created few clear goal-scoring opportunities despite controlling most of the match. This contrast between territorial dominance and effectiveness reveals the problems the team has been facing in the Champions League.
The danger was almost always on the opposite side, with quick transitions exploiting the spaces left by the team that had more ball. This dynamic has been a constant in European competitions this season, with teams more organized defensively taking advantage of rivals' mistakes.
