Real Madrid beat Internazionale 2-1.

The UEFA Champions League League Phase match took place on 8 September 2026 at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. Real Madrid hosted Internazionale in a fixture that promised high-octane attacking play from both sides.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dominated by the home side. In the 14th minute, Kylian Mbappé gave Real Madrid the lead with a precise right-footed strike from the centre of the box, finishing a move that began with an assist from Brahim Díaz. Just nine minutes later, Federico Valverde doubled the advantage, slotting home a left-footed shot from the centre of the area to make it 2-0.

Internazionale’s response came after a period of sustained pressure. In the 39th minute, Hakan Çalhanoglu was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, but the Italian side continued to push forward. Their persistence paid off in the 77th minute when Carlos Augusto restored hope for the visitors, firing a right-footed shot from the centre of the box after a well-timed pass from Lautaro Martínez, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

The final minutes saw a flurry of cautions. Dean Huijsen received a yellow card for Real Madrid in the 79th minute, while Lautaro Martínez was also booked for Internazionale at the same time. In injury time, Yann Bisseck was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, concluding a match that remained open until the final whistle.

Standout performers

Kylian Mbappé’s early strike, set up by Brahim Díaz, was a key highlight and established Real Madrid’s early control. Federico Valverde’s second goal reinforced the home side’s dominance and showcased his clinical finishing inside the box. For Internazionale, Carlos Augusto’s goal, assisted by Lautaro Martínez, demonstrated resilience and provided a late surge that kept the contest competitive.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Madrid 2-1 Internazionale
  • Scorers:
    • Kylian Mbappé (14’) – assist: Brahim Díaz
    • Federico Valverde (23’)
    • Carlos Augusto (77’) – assist: Lautaro Martínez
  • Bookings:
    • Hakan Çalhanoglu (Inter Milan) – 39’ (bad foul)
    • Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) – 79’
    • Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) – 79’
    • Yann Bisseck (Inter Milan) – 90'+4’ (bad foul)
  • Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

What it means

The victory secures three points for Real Madrid in the Champions League League Phase, while Internazionale leave the encounter without points, highlighting the impact of the home side’s early goal surge and the importance of maintaining discipline in a tightly contested European fixture.