Real Madrid boosted by training returns before Inter
Kylian Mbappé told Inter forward Marcus Thuram ‘See you on Tuesday’ on Instagram before Real Madrid open their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan.
Inter have left Federico Dimarco out of the trip to Real Madrid on precautionary grounds after knee discomfort. Carlos Augusto is expected to start at left wing-back.
Real Madrid will be without Camavinga, Guler and Bernardo Silva for Inter on Champions League matchday 1, all suspended after red cards in European ties.
Kylian Mbappé has 4 La Liga goals for Real Madrid but needed 31 shots, compared with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's 4 from 13 after Mbappé's wasteful display at Betis.
Inter Milan extended Francesco Pio Esposito's deal to 2032 before facing Real Madrid, underlining their faith in the 21-year-old striker ahead of the Champions League opener.
After Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Betis, José Mourinho faces a call over Kylian Mbappé, whose missed chances and penalty have fuelled calls for Carlos Espi or Endrick.
Real Madrid host Inter after the Betis loss, with Camavinga, Guler and Bernardo Silva suspended and several injuries. The preview backs a draw despite Madrid’s strong home record.
Kylian Mbappe said he is 'the best' and hopes to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after becoming the World Cup’s all-time top scorer and netting 42 goals in 44 Real Madrid games.
Arda Güler has created 19 chances in his first four La Liga games, leading the division and sitting three clear of Lamine Yamal despite Real Madrid's loss at Betis.
Jose Mourinho is considering dropping Jude Bellingham into a deeper midfield role to fix Madrid’s struggles in the middle, with Brahim Diaz tipped to play as No. 10.
Arsenal are set to open renewal talks with Declan Rice, a midfielder admired by Real Madrid, as they move to fend off interest from Europe’s elite clubs.
Real Madrid received a timely boost before Inter, with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Endrick and Thiago Pitarch back in group training after the Betis defeat.
Mbappe dismissed doubts over playing with Vinicius Jr, saying: 'We have the same goal, which is to win titles.' Mourinho now faces the task of balancing Madrid’s attack.
Real Madrid are considering a new deal for Jude Bellingham despite his contract running to 2029, after his strong start of 2 goals and 2 assists in 4 games.
Real Madrid have been linked with Michael Olise after Bayern chief Jan-Christian Dreesen said his future will be discussed next summer, though no offers arrived this year.
