Real Madrid v Inter Milan
Match Timeline & Momentum
Commentary
The full-time whistle goes, and wow what a second half that was! Madrid get over the line to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory at the Bernabeu, but that game could have had so many goals. Inter gifted first-half goals to Mbappe and Valverde, despite having acquitted themselves pretty well. Brahim Diaz and Bellingham had great chances to stretch Madrid's lead, while Thuram had the best of a series of Inter chances after the break. Augusto finally took one of those, getting ahead of Dumfries to convert Lautaro Martinez's centre. Madrid had the superior xG of 2.91 to Inter's 1.78, but that was largely due to the visitors gifting opportunities in the first half. Madrid had fewer shots (16 to 21) but did have more on target (eight to seven). It was an absolutely barnstorming fixture, but it's Mourinho and his Madrid side celebrating against his former employers. Thank you for joining us for this one folks, until next time!
FULL-TIME: REAL MADRID 2-1 INTER
Bisseck absolutely clatters Cucurella as he attempts to get the ball from the full-back. There was a bit of frustration in that, and the Madrid players were not too happy.
Mbappe comes off as Espi enters the fray for Madrid.
It's now or never for Inter, can they ekse out just one more opportunity?
There will be three minutes of additional time to play here. Can Madrid hold on? Or will Inter find the equaliser?
Shot Map
Team Stats
2.91
Expected Goals
1.78
36%
Possession
64%
8 (50%)
Shots on Goal
7 (33%)
4
Big Chances Created
4
4
Corners Won
11
306 (87%)
Accurate Passes
584 (94%)
37
Duels Won
38
7
Saves
6
12
Fouls Committed
10
