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Real Madrid vs Inter: UCL Showdown at Bernabéu
8 Sep
Summary
- Real Madrid and Inter Milan face off in the Champions League opener.
- Both teams aim to improve after last season's European campaigns.
- Key players like Endrick return for Real Madrid, while Inter face injury concerns.
Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League features a highly anticipated encounter between Real Madrid and Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Both clubs, recognized as powerhouses in European football, are looking to advance further than last season, where Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals and Inter Milan was eliminated in the knockout playoffs.
Domestically, both teams have started the season strongly. Real Madrid, despite a recent 1-0 away loss to Real Betis, currently holds 9 points after four league games. Inter Milan remains unbeaten in Serie A with 9 points from three matches, including a dramatic 3-2 victory over Napoli thanks to a late goal from Lautaro Martinez.
Real Madrid's squad sees the return of Endrick, Aurélien Tchouameni, and Thiago Pitarch, though Endrick is not expected to play significant minutes. However, Jose Mourinho's side will be without Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, and Eduardo Camavinga due to suspension, and Raúl Asencio, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy due to injuries. Andriy Lunin is also unavailable due to illness.
Inter Milan faces a setback with Federico Dimarco sidelined due to a mild knee sprain. Djed Spence continues his recovery and is nearing his Serie A debut.
