Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–1 Inter Milan
Thibaut Courtois: 8.5. Seven saves — and that doesn’t include those wiped out by Inter offsides. Both Mourinho and Valverde said afterwards that Courtois deserved to be Man of the Match. They’re right. Denzel Dumfries: 6. Struggled at both ends. To be fair, he received little defensive support beyond Konaté and was consistently isolated against […]
Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League first round day 1 football match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Thibaut Courtois put in a stellar performance, earning a rating of 8.5, with seven crucial saves, including those nullified by Inter's offsides. Dean Huijsen, Real Madrid's Spanish defender, performed exceptionally well, securing an 8.5 rating due to his 12 clearances and timely interventions.
Ibrahima Konaté defended diligently, earning a 7 for his strong defensive shift and handling the increased workload caused by Real Madrid's defensive issues. Marc Cucurella established himself as a key player, impressing with a 7 rating for his improved performance in the second half, particularly his effective challenges. Kylian Mbappé, the star of Inter Milan, scored the crucial opening goal with a rating of 7.5, but struggled to capitalize on other high-quality chances.
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