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The UEFA Champions League (UCL) is kicking off in style with a Jose Mourinho derby. The current Real manager returned to the Bernabéu this summer for his second stint as manager of Los Blancos.
Despite suffering their first loss of the season to Real Betis, Madrid have looked good so far this season, and Mourinho looks to have returned Jude Bellingham to his best. It will be no doubt Mourinho’s aim is to win the UCL this season, a feat he last did with their opponents.
Inter fans still hold Mourinho in high regard from his treble-winning tenure. He left them to join Real the first time, and despite not winning the UCL since he left, they are now the most dominant side in Serie A and have started the season with three wins on the trot.
Real Madrid v Inter Milan key information
• Date: Tuesday, 8th September
• Kick-off time: 20:00 BST
• Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
• Referee: TBC
• VAR: TBC
• TV channels: TNT Sports (UK)
• Odds: RMA (3/5) - DRAW (16/5) - INT (7/2)
Real Madrid team news
Mourinho will be without several high-profile talents for the visit of Inter. Raul Ascensio, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy are all missing at the back, with Thiago Pitarch and Aurelien Tchouameni missing in the middle.
Endrick is the only injured attacker, and with a wealth of quality players at their disposal, Real will not be left wanting despite all the injuries.
Kylian Mbappe was the top scorer in the UCL last season with 15 goals, and has started this season with four goals in four LaLiga games. He is set to be another big scorer in this season’s premier European competition.
Real Madrid predicted lineup v Inter Milan, (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Jose Mourinho
Courtois; Cucurella, Huijsen, Konate, Dumfries; Valverde, Camavinga; Guler, Bellingham, Vini Jnr, Mbappe.
Inter Milan team news
Christian Chivu has started the season with a fully fit squad, and they will make the trip to Spain with a full complement of players to choose from.
Djed Spence would be the only player who is missing from the team, with the Inter hierarchy slowing his integration into the team as he recovers from the effects of a previous physical problem stemming from his World Cup exploits.
Spence is one of three English players who now wear the blue and black stripes, with Curtis Jones and John Stones both trading the north of England for the North of Italy. Jones featured off the bench in the last Inter game against Napoli and was instrumental in theri come back. He may do the same on Tuesday night.
Inter Milan predicted lineup vs Real Madrid, (3-5-2)
Coach: Christian Chivu
J.Martinez; Pavard, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; L.Martinez, Esposito.
Where to watch
To watch this match in the United Kingdom, you will need a subscription to TNT Sports. You can get one through HBO Max, which is streamable on your TV, on your phone or on your game console.
Head-to-Head record
Real Madrid have won all four of their UCL games against Inter this century. This makes Real the opponent that Inter have faced the most times in major European competition this century without managing a victory.
To make matters worse, Internazionale have lost and failed to score in each of their last three UCL games against Real Madrid. The last time Inter beat Real Madrid in the UCL was back in 1998 when they ran out 3-1 winners.
Odds for Real Madrid v Inter Milan
Real Madrid are the favourites to win this match at bet365, coming in at 3/5. A draw between the two is at 16/5, with an Inter win at 7/2.
Odds correct at time of writing, subject to change.
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