Overview
- Real Madrid defeated Inter de Milán 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde securing the win.
- Mbappé opened the scoring after an Inter defensive mistake and Valverde doubled the lead after a misplay by Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez allowed Madrid to recover possession.
- Mbappé had publicly addressed criticism of his defensive work before the match and started the game, adding to the post‑match focus on his season and Ballon d'Or comments when he scored.
- The victory marked a positive Champions return for José Mourinho and leaves Real Madrid and Inter looking ahead to their next continental fixtures in October.
- The opening matchday was widely available on regional TV and streaming services such as ESPN, Disney+ Premium, TNT/HBO Max and Movistar Plus, and the same evening Boca Juniors hosted São Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana with ESPN carrying the broadcast.