Mbappe scores as Mourinho's Real Madrid beats Inter 2-1 in UCL opener
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan on September 8, 2026, at Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe (#10) opened the scoring in the 14th minute after an Inter defensive mistake, with Fede Valverde doubling the lead before halftime when Inter's goalkeeper hesitated on the ball.
The win represents a successful return for Jose Mourinho, who faced his former Inter Milan side - the team he managed to Champions League glory in 2010 at this very stadium. Madrid president Florentino Perez recalled Mourinho after two seasons without major trophies, and his side rebounded from a La Liga loss to Real Betis with this performance. Thibaut Courtois made key saves to protect the advantage despite a late goal from Inter's Carlos Augusto.
For Nigerian fans tracking Europe's elite competition, Mbappe's immediate impact validates his status as Real Madrid's new #10, while Mourinho's tactics yielded instant results. Does this convincing UCL opener herald a return to continental dominance for Los Blancos this season?