Real Madrid vs Inter prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 8, 2026, Real Madrid will face Inter. Mourinho against his former club.
Real Madrid vs Inter team news and expert analysis
The Santiago Bernabéu giants ended last season without a single trophy. It was a disastrous campaign, and Florentino Pérez responded with an aggressive transfer campaign — only the goalkeeping department was left untouched. He also decided to bring José Mourinho back as head coach. The Portuguese's return almost got off to a disappointing start, but his new charges snatched a 2-1 victory over Espanyol before thrashing Real Sociedad 4-1 and Málaga 4-0. However, they slipped up against Real Betis, losing 0-1.
The Milan giants also parted ways with their highly successful long-serving manager, Simone Inzaghi, last summer. Under Cristian Chivu, they managed to complete a domestic double. After the summer break, they opened with a resounding 4-1 victory over newcomers Monza. Further wins followed, albeit by narrower margins, against Cagliari and even Napoli.
Vinícius Júnior and company are currently averaging 2.5 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per match. Their Italian opponents, meanwhile, are scoring 2.67 goals per game while conceding just 1.0.
Head to Head matches: Real Madrid vs Inter
All four of the most recent encounters, played in 2020 and 2021, were won by the Spanish giants.
The visitors are regarded as clear underdogs here. However, that makes a +1.5-goal handicap on Inter all the more attractive (odds – 1.60).
Real Madrid vs Inter: key statistics and trends
- Real Madrid have won three of their last four matches
- 50% of Real Madrid's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.25 goals per game
- Inter have won three matches in a row
- 67% of Inter's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
Real Madrid vs Inter: Possible starting lineups
Real Madrid play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Courtois - Carreras, Huijsen, Konaté, Dumfries - Silva, Valverde - Vinícius Júnior, Bellingham, Güler - Mbappé
Inter play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Martínez - Bastoni, Akanji, Bisseck - Dimarco, Zieliński, Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Diouf - Martínez, Esposito
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