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Real Madrid Edges Inter 2-1 in Champions League Season Opener

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Real Madrid Edges Inter 2-1 in Champions League Season Opener
Photo: Photo source: Real Madrid’s official X account

Real Madrid launched their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu, according to Qazinform News Agency. Kylian Mbappé put the hosts ahead in the 14th minute, finishing off a pass from Brahim Díaz. Nine minutes later, Federico Valverde extended the lead after dispossessing Inter goalkeeper J. Martínez and slotting the ball into the net. Inter threatened before halftime when Jones struck the crossbar in the 35th minute, and Brahim Díaz hit the post for Madrid soon after. Inter pulled one back in the 76th minute through Carlos Augusto, narrowing the score to 2-1. Real Madrid held on for the remainder of the match to claim the win. In related news, Qazinform previously reported that Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha received a nomination for the 2026 Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award following his notable performance at the FIFA World Cup.

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