Real Madrid succeeded in settling the first half with two goals scored by Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde in the 14th and 23rd minutes, before Carlos Augusto reduced the gap for Inter in the 77th minute.
With this victory, the royal team won the first 3 points in its European campaign, and pleased its fans days after suffering its first loss this season against Real Betis in the Spanish League.
On the other hand, Inter Milan suffered its first loss this season, after achieving 3 consecutive victories in the Italian League.
Courtois shines
Inter started the match strongly and threatened the hosts’ goal on more than one occasion, but Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois excelled and blocked dangerous attempts, most notably against Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez.
Contrary to the flow of play, Real Madrid took advantage of a defensive error by Inter, after Brahim Diaz took advantage of Jan Besek’s stumble and passed the ball to Mbappe, who put it into the net in the 14th minute.
After 9 minutes, Valverde took advantage of another mistake, this time by Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez, and snatched the ball from him before scoring the second goal for the hosts.
The Italian team tried to return to the match before the end of the first half, but Courtois and Real Madrid’s defense preserved the royal team’s lead.
The second half witnessed an exchange of attacks, with dangerous chances on both sides, and both goalkeepers excelled in preventing more than one goal.
Inter finally succeeded in reducing the difference in the 77th minute, when Lautaro Martinez passed a cross that Carlos Augusto met directly into the net.
The Italian team intensified its pressure in search of an equalizer in the last minutes, but Courtois continued his brilliance, blocking a dangerous attempt in the 89th minute.
Real Madrid withstood Inter’s pressure until the final whistle, emerging with a valuable victory and starting their European journey with three points.
