Real Madrid vs Inter, Millwall vs Newcastle: Champions League and Carabao Cup Live

**Champions League and Carabao Cup fixtures line up for the weekend**

The UEFA Champions League will feature a clash between Lille and Betis, while Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal in a group‑stage encounter. In the English Carabao Cup, Crystal Palace face Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park, and Sunderland take on Hull City at the Pirelli Stadium. These matches will see clubs from across Europe and England test squad depth and tactical setups as they aim to secure progression or a cup run.

Ahead of the Champions League ties, Inter Milan’s manager José Mourinho has made a notable squad selection, opting to field a midfield lacking a defensively‑oriented player. The Italian side will be without suspended Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler, and have brought in Trent Alexander‑Arnold on the right side of the central trio—a move that may surprise some analysts. Mourinho’s decision to include a player like Brahim Diaz suggests a focus on adding physical presence in midfield, while the absence of key defenders could affect Inter’s defensive solidity.

As the weekend approaches, teams will look to leverage their squad strengths and adapt to the absence of key players. The outcomes of these fixtures could have implications for group standings in the Champions League and for clubs’ progress in the Carabao Cup, setting the stage for the next phase of European and domestic competitions.