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Real Madrid hold off Inter Milan in Champions League opener
Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde scored before Carlos Augusto’s late goal narrowed the margin at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Event
Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in their Champions League opener. Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde gave Madrid a two-goal lead before Carlos Augusto scored for Inter, who could not equalise.
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Background
Why this event matters
Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their Champions League opener. Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde scored in the first half, while Inter’s Carlos Augusto reduced the deficit in the 77th minute. The match was described by France 24 as Jose Mourinho’s return to Champions League competition as Real Madrid coach against former club Inter, whom he led to victory in the 2010 final at the same stadium.
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Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener
Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their Champions League opener. Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde scored in the first half, while Inter’s Carlos Augusto reduced the deficit in the 77th minute. The match was described by France 24 as Jose Mourinho’s r
Reporting trail
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260908-mourinho-real-madrid-edge-inter-milan-in-champions-league-opener | published 2026-09-08T21:23:46.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary report containing the scoreline, scorers, match events and historical context.Event digest | Concise corroborating summary of the result and scorers.Al Jazeera Global News, “Real Madrid hold off Inter Milan in Champions League opener” | Retrieved same-event reference independently naming Mbappé, Valverde and Augusto.Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/8/real-madrid-beat-inter-milan-as-mbappe-goal-sets-mourinhos-men-on-way | published 2026-09-08T21:10:56.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary match report and detailed scoring narrative.Event digest | Concise summary of the 2-1 result and scorers.Retrieved cluster summary | Confirms the core result but contains an incorrect topic label.Background cards | Unrelated stories; not relevant to this match.
Fact cards
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Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener: key people and institutions
Key entities: Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho, Kylian Mbappe.
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Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener: key questions
Who won the match? Real Madrid won 2–1. Where was it played? At the Santiago Bernabéu. Who scored for Real Madrid? Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde. Who scored for Inter Milan? Carlos Augusto. What was notable about Mourinho’s involvement? It was described as his return to Champio
source brief
Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener: reporting sources
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260908-mourinho-real-madrid-edge-inter-milan-in-champions-league-opener | published 2026-09-08T21:23:46.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | Primary report containing the scoreline, scorers, match events a
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Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener: timeline
Preceding Friday: Real Madrid lost to Real Betis in La Liga. 2026-09-08: Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2–1 in their Champions League opener. First half: Mbappé and Valverde gave Real Madrid a two-goal lead. 77th minute: Carlos Augusto scored for Inter.
Timeline
Preceding Friday
Real Madrid lost to Real Betis in La Liga.
2026-09-08
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2–1 in their Champions League opener.
First half
Mbappé and Valverde gave Real Madrid a two-goal lead.
77th minute
Carlos Augusto scored for Inter.
FAQ
Who won the match?
Real Madrid won 2–1.
Where was it played?
At the Santiago Bernabéu.
Who scored for Real Madrid?
Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde.
Who scored for Inter Milan?
Carlos Augusto.
What was notable about Mourinho’s involvement?
It was described as his return to Champions League competition as Real Madrid coach against former club Inter Milan.
What was the result?
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1.
Who scored for Inter?
Carlos Augusto.
Where was the match played?
At the Santiago Bernabéu.
What was notable about José Mourinho?
The source says it was his first Champions League game since returning to Real Madrid.