Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan
Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde secured the win for Jose Mourinho's side following defensive errors by the Italian team.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant early-season victory for Jose Mourinho in his return to Real Madrid, highlighting the team's competitive form in European football.
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday.
The record 15-time European champions took a two-goal lead through Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde thanks to two Inter errors in the first half.
Carlos Augusto smashed home for Cristian Chivu's team in the second half but they could not find an equaliser at the Santiago Bernabeu.
🙌 ¡Estreno con victoria en la Champions! pic.twitter.com/MRhPuii95y
Madrid coach Mourinho led the Italian side to Champions League glory in 2010 at the same stadium, the last time either they or he managed to lift the trophy, a few days before joining Los Blancos for his first stint at the helm.
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