Mourinho talks Vinicius, Trent and fan whistles after Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in their Champions League opener at the Bernabeu. Manager Jose Mourinho expressed dissatisfaction with his team's lack of control despite the win, praising goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for his performance.
Why it matters
The match highlights the tactical challenges faced by top-tier European football clubs during the early stages of the Champions League league phase.
Real Madrid kicked off their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. It was far from a straightforward win for the hosts, who had to withstand a lot of pressure from the visitors, but ultimately, they did enough to secure an important three points in the league phase.
As per Diario AS , head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media in his post-match press conference to deliver his assessment of the events at the Bernabeu. He was happy with the performance of his players, although he did not like the lack of control that his side had over the 90 minutes plus stoppage time.
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