Real Madrid seek Champions League response against Inter
Real Madrid will host Serie A champions Inter at the Santiago Bernabéu in their opening 2026/27 Champions League match, with both sides arriving after contrasting domestic results.
Real Madrid will begin their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign at home to Inter, in a fixture that brings together two of Europe’s established clubs for the first time since the 2021/22 group stage.
Madrid are seeking a response after a 1–0 defeat by Real Betis. The loss ended their perfect start to the La Liga season after three opening wins and leaves José Mourinho’s side preparing for a demanding European opener.
Inter arrive in Madrid after recovering from 2–0 down to beat Napoli 3–2. Captain Lautaro Martínez scored twice, giving the Serie A champions momentum before their trip to Spain.
According to the Yahoo Sports preview, Real Madrid last won the Champions League in 2024 and have since suffered consecutive quarter-final exits. The preview also notes that Madrid have won their past four meetings with Inter and eight of their nine encounters at the Bernabéu.
The match is scheduled for the Santiago Bernabéu, but the supplied preview does not confirm final line-ups, absences or the result. Inter’s previous Champions League campaign is described as disappointing, adding context to a fixture that carries an early test for both teams.
