In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid managed to narrowly defeat Inter 2-1 on José Mourinho’s Champions League return to the club. The match featured a staggering 37 shots and a combined 13 remarkable saves from both goalkeepers, but it was Thibaut Courtois who stood out with a stunning save in the 89th minute from Henrikh Mkhitaryan that preserved Madrid's lead.

Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde scored for Madrid in the first half, giving them a surprising lead despite being outplayed for much of the match. Carlos Augusto pulled one back for Inter in the 77th minute, intensifying the final moments of the game, but Madrid held on for the win.

Key highlights include:

• Mourinho expressed disbelief at the outcome, stating, "If he wasn’t voted man of the match tonight, he never will be."
• Inter dominated possession with 65% and had 12 shots compared to Madrid’s 3 by halftime, yet the scoreline reflected Madrid's clinical finishing.
• The first goal came from a defensive error by Inter, allowing Mbappé to score on Madrid’s first real attack.
• Valverde doubled the lead after another defensive mishap, scoring with a flick of his ankle.

Despite their struggles, Madrid’s resilience in the Champions League shone through. Courtois's heroics and a few missed opportunities for both teams kept the match electrifying until the final whistle, leaving fans in disbelief at the final score of 2-1.