Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League

Paris Saint‑Germain’s Kylian Mbappé gave his side an early lead, but Real Madrid secured a 2‑1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, advancing to the next round despite a performance that left observers questioning the Spaniards’ dominance. The match, played at the Santiago Bernabéu, saw Mbappé strike in the 12th minute before Real responded through a brace from Luka Modrić, who netted in the 34th and 68th minutes, while Inter’s sole reply came from a late header by Alessandro Bastoni.

The win moves Real Madrid to a 3‑2 aggregate lead, though the narrow margin and intermittent lapses in possession highlighted the difficulty of breaking down a disciplined Inter side. Both teams will now turn their focus to the upcoming second leg, where Real will aim to consolidate their advantage while Inter seeks to overturn the deficit.