“Kylian Mbappé opens the scoring with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after Inter failed to clear their lines following a blocked effort from Lautaro Martínez.”
Pivotal“Federico Valverde doubles Real Madrid's lead with a left-footed finish from the center of the box, capitalizing on a blocked Inter attack moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Carlos Augusto pulls one back for Inter with a right-footed finish from the center of the box, giving the visitors a lifeline after a Dumfries handball and a corner won moments before.”
Real Madrid
Inter
Outstanding performance
Inter•AttackerReal Madrid needed just 23 minutes to effectively decide this Champions League opener, with Mbappé and Valverde punishing rare defensive lapses from an Inter side that dominated every other metric. Inter finished with 64% possession, 94 dangerous attacks to Madrid's 39, and 11 corners to Madrid's 4, yet found themselves chasing the game for most of the night. Carlos Augusto's 77th-minute strike gave the visitors hope and set up a tense final quarter, but Madrid's early efficiency proved decisive as they held on despite being thoroughly outplayed for long stretches. For Inter, this will sting - six big chances missed and a wasteful final third undid an otherwise commanding performance, while Madrid will take the three points knowing they rode their luck against a superior attacking display.
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Substitution for Real Madrid: Carlos Espí comes on for Kylian Mbappé.
Marc Cucurella from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan commits a foul.
Foul by Ibrahima Konaté of Real Madrid.
Ange-Yoan Bonny from Inter Milan wins a free kick on the left wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Inter Milan win a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
Attempt saved. Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Inter Milan has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top left corner by Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid. The attempt was assisted by Petar Sucic.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Álvaro Carreras comes on for Vinícius Júnior.
Real Madrid win a corner after John Stones concedes.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Henrikh Mkhitaryan comes on for Carlos Augusto.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid commits a foul.
Petar Sucic from Inter Milan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Yan Diomande's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is saved.
Lautaro Martínez Yellow CardLautaro Martínez of Inter Milan receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Yan Diomande comes on for Brahim Díaz.
Dean HuijsenYellow CardDean Huijsen of Real Madrid receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Aurélien Tchouaméni comes on for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Inter Milan win a corner after Trent Alexander-Arnold concedes.
assist: Lautaro Martínez
Goal! Inter Milan scores, bringing the match to 2-1 in favor of Real Madrid. Carlos Augusto finds the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Inter Milan win a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Denzel Dumfries commits a handball for Real Madrid.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Yann Bisseck of Inter Milan.
Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from outside the box for Real Madrid is blocked.
Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid has a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box that goes wide to the left.
Vinícius Júnior's left-footed shot from the left side of the box for Real Madrid is blocked.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Petar Sucic, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Josep Martínez concedes.
Inter Milan win a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yann Bisseck of Inter Milan.
Attempt missed. Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) had a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.
Lautaro Martínez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Yann Bisseck.
Foul by Denzel Dumfries of Real Madrid.
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Josep Martínez of Inter Milan. The assist came from Brahim Díaz.
Real Madrid win a corner after Josep Martínez concedes.
Josep Martínez from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan misses a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Petar Sucic, who provided a cross after a corner.
Attempt saved. Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan, directed to the bottom right corner. The assist came from Piotr Zielinski.
Inter Milan win a corner after Thibaut Courtois concedes.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Piotr Zielinski comes on for Hakan Çalhanoglu.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Petar Sucic comes on for Nicolò Barella.
Substitution for Inter Milan: Ange-Yoan Bonny comes on for Marcus Thuram.
Inter Milan is called offside. Marcus Thuram is the player caught offside.
Attempt saved. Jude Bellingham's right-footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner by Josep Martínez. The assist came from Brahim Díaz.
Attempt missed. Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid) heads the ball from very close range, but it goes just a bit too high.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid commits a foul.
Nicolò Barella from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Trent Alexander-Arnold's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Brahim Díaz provided the assist.
Lautaro Martínez is caught offside for Inter Milan.
Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by John Stones of Inter Milan.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid commits a foul.
Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan misses the attempt, firing a right-footed shot from the center of the box over the bar. Hakan Çalhanoglu provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Attempt missed. Nicolò Barella from Inter Milan took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Inter Milan wins a corner after Dean Huijsen concedes.
Attempt saved. Curtis Jones from Inter Milan has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid. The assist came from Andy Diouf.
Attempt missed. John Stones from Inter Milan heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the right. Nicolò Barella provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid commits a foul.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Inter Milan win a corner after Trent Alexander-Arnold concedes.
Brahim Díaz from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Alessandro Bastoni commits a foul for Inter Milan.
The second half begins with the score at Real Madrid 2, Inter Milan 0.
Substitution for Inter Milan: John Stones comes on for Benjamin Pavard.
First half ends with Real Madrid leading 2-0 against Inter Milan.
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Josep Martínez of Inter Milan.
Attempt saved. Jude Bellingham's right-footed shot from very close range is saved in the center of the goal by Josep Martínez.
Brahim Díaz from Real Madrid hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box.
Jude Bellingham is caught offside for Real Madrid.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Attempt missed. Ibrahima Konaté (Real Madrid) had a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Denzel Dumfries of Real Madrid wins a free kick on the right wing.
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Inter Milan.
Marcus Thuram's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Andy Diouf.
Inter Milan win a corner after Marc Cucurella concedes.
Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes too high. Nicolò Barella provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Lautaro Martínez is caught offside for Inter Milan.
Hakan ÇalhanoğluYellow CardHakan Çalhanoglu of Inter Milan receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Hakan Çalhanoglu of Inter Milan.
Foul by Benjamin Pavard of Inter Milan.
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Curtis Jones from Inter Milan hits the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid.
Lautaro Martínez is caught offside for Inter Milan.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The assist came from Carlos Augusto's cross.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid commits a foul.
Nicolò Barella from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Inter Milan win a corner after Denzel Dumfries concedes.
Foul committed by Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Real Madrid leads 2-0 against Inter Milan. Federico Valverde scores for Real Madrid with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Curtis Jones from Inter Milan has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid commits a foul.
Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Andy Diouf of Inter Milan shoots with his left foot from the right side of the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Alessandro Bastoni.
Kylian Mbappé is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Attempt saved. Hakan Çalhanoglu from Inter Milan has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid saves it in the top center of the goal.
Brahim Díaz commits a foul for Real Madrid.
Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Brahim Díaz
Goal! Real Madrid leads 1-0 against Inter Milan as Kylian Mbappé scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt saved. Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal.
Attempt blocked. Hakan Çalhanoglu of Inter Milan has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked.
Denzel Dumfries of Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after a concession by Dean Huijsen.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan commits a foul.
Foul committed by Hakan Çalhanoglu of Inter Milan.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Carlos Augusto concedes.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Hakan Çalhanoglu from Inter Milan takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes just a bit too high. Carlos Augusto provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid saves a right-footed shot from Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan, taken from the right side of the box, in the bottom right corner.
Corner awarded to Inter Milan after Thibaut Courtois concedes.
First half begins.
Real Madrid open their Champions League league-stage campaign at home against Inter, but come into it off the back of a shock 1-0 loss at Real Betis and without three suspended midfielders. Inter arrive with a settled squad and will look to exploit a Madrid side dealing with real selection headaches.
