Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe scored early.
Federico Valverde added a second. Jose Mourinho returned to the Champions League with a win.
His Real Madrid side faced his old club Inter. The home fans still showed frustration. Mbappe struck in the 14th minute. He finished clinically from inside the box. The goal was his 71st in the competition. Only four players have scored more. They are Benzema, Lewandowski, Messi and Ronaldo.
Mbappe now shares fifth place with Raul.
Inter started brightly. Courtois made his 100th Champions League appearance. He saved shots from Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez. Madrid took the lead against the run of play. A mistake by Bisseck let Brahim Diaz set up Mbappe. It was Real’s first shot on target.
Valverde made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute. Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez lost the ball after a back pass. Valverde dispossessed him and tapped in. Martinez then made a fine double save. He denied Mbappe and Bellingham. The post also blocked a follow-up.
Inter hit the woodwork through Curtis Jones. John Stones came on as a substitute. Bellingham later missed a clear chance for 3-0. Carlos Augusto scored in the 77th minute. He swept home from Lautaro’s cross. The goal set up a tense finish.
Courtois refused to yield again. He pushed away a late deflected effort. Madrid held on for the three points. Madrid created better chances overall. They posted 2.91 expected goals from 16 shots. Inter managed 1.78 from 21 attempts.
This was Madrid’s fifth straight Champions League win over Inter. They opened their 2026-27 campaign with victory. Yet the supporters voiced clear discontent. The result gives Mourinho a solid start. Mbappe’s landmark goal adds lasting value. Both sides showed attacking intent in a lively contest.
