Overview
- Real Madrid won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu after Kylian Mbappé scored from the Jones–Bisseck turnover and Federico Valverde finished after Martinez lost the ball in the box.
- Inter controlled the game for long periods, registering about 64.5% possession and 21 shots, but the team failed to convert chances and could not recover from the first-half setbacks.
- Josep Martinez made important saves later in the match that limited the scoreline, and coach Cristian Chivu publicly defended the goalkeeper's reaction to his costly error.
- The result and the nature of the goals sparked tactical debate on Italian television, highlighted by a heated on-air exchange between Fabio Capello and Beppe Bergomi over Inter's game plan and use of width.
- As a first-day group-stage defeat at the Bernabéu, the loss raises questions about Inter's approach in high-profile European matches and leaves them needing points in upcoming fixtures to remain competitive.