Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 as Courtois shines
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl warned Real Madrid that selling Michael Olise 'doesn't arise', insisting the winger has no release clause and remains central to their plans.
Kylian Mbappe's goal in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter took him to 71 Champions League goals, level with Raul and fifth on the competition's all-time list.
Thibaut Courtois will skip Belgium's Nations League campaign to manage his workload, but plans to return for European Championship qualifiers and fight for his starting place.
Valverde said Real Madrid ignored Mourinho's call to keep the ball in the 2-1 win over Inter, admitted a poor second half and said Courtois deserved the award.
Dean Huijsen told Nicolo Barella to 'stai zitto' during Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter, while reports he mocked Lautaro Martinez were false and traced to satire.
Joe Cole backs Real Madrid to win the Champions League, saying Jose Mourinho's 'Hollywood story', Mbappe finding form and Vinicius staying could drive a European triumph.
Mourinho hailed Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter as a 'crazy' game, praised Mbappe and said of his return: 'If it's difficult, you call Jose.'
Courtois, Brahim Diaz and Vinicius starred as Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1, while Trent and Dumfries were singled out after a chaotic display at the Bernabeu.
Aurelien Tchouameni has returned from injury, giving Real Madrid a key midfield boost after an unconvincing start and restoring balance for Jose Mourinho's side.
Mourinho publicly backed Vinicius in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter, applauding him off and embracing the forward after Bernabeu whistles late on.
Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Cucurella are among the 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees after their 2025-26 seasons.
Real Madrid opened with a 2-1 win over Inter as Mbappe and Valverde punished first-half errors. Courtois made key saves before Carlos Augusto scored to set up a tense finish.
Brahim Diaz stood out in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter, setting up Mbappe, pressing tirelessly and creating chances with sharp passing and a brilliant dribble.
Inter coach Chivu said his side 'took the game to' Real Madrid despite a 2-1 defeat. Madrid punished two errors, while Courtois and Martinez made key saves.
Real Madrid have made Declan Rice their top midfield target for 2027, but Arsenal are pushing to secure the 27-year-old to a new contract before Los Blancos can move.
Mourinho said Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter was 'crazy', praised Courtois, backed Vinicius after whistles and said Trent handled an unfamiliar midfield role well.
Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 but the display exposed Mourinho's line-up. Courtois rescued them, Trent struggled in midfield and Inter controlled long spells.
Trent's midfield audition in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter raised doubts. Madrid lacked control, relied on Courtois and the experiment offered few answers.
Valverde said Courtois 'saved us' after Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter. Mbappe and Valverde scored, but the midfielder admitted Madrid rushed play and were poor in the second half.
