Prediction: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan

In what is a heavyweight Champions League opener on Tuesday night, Real Madrid will welcome Inter Milan to the Spanish capital.

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Real Madrid

Starting with the hosts, while Real Madrid might have appeared to be enjoying life under a returning Jose Mourinho, Los Blancos certainly were handed a rude awakening over the weekend. Watching their early flurry come to an abrupt end as they slumped to a toothless 1-0 loss away at Real Betis on Friday night, the former Manchester United boss will be demanding an immediate response here. Getting their Champions League adventure underway on Tuesday night, the 15-time European champions will be desperate to lay down a heavyweight marker. Last seen in the Spanish capital cruising their way to a routine 4-0 romp against La Liga newcomers Malaga, Real Madrid have suffered just a sole competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of March. Likewise, Mourinho’s men clinched a 2-0 win when they last welcomed Inter Milan to the Bernabeu back in December 2021.

Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list in the Spanish capital, Real Madrid will once again be without the likes of Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni and Brazilian international Rodrygo on Tuesday night.

While French skipper Kylian Mbappe might have drawn a blank away at Real Betis on Friday night, Madrid’s attacking talisman has already notched four goals in as many La Liga appearances and will spearhead Mourinho’s attack. Completing a big-money summer switch from Chelsea, Marc Cucurella should make his Champions League debut for Los Blancos here.

Inter Milan

As for the visitors, mounting what will be remembered as an all-time comeback on Saturday evening as they dragged themselves to a stunning 3-2 victory at home against bitter domestic rivals Napoli, Inter Milan certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Recapturing their Serie A crown at a canter last season, Cristian Chivu’s men have further established themselves as Italy’s ultimate poster boys. Winning all of their opening three Serie A appearances and almost universally regarded as the standout contender to defend their domestic title this year, Inter Milan should also be excited by their rugged success on the road. Suffering just a sole away defeat since their Champions League exit and the hands of Bodo/Glimt back in February, Chivu’s side could be smelling the chance to lay down a famous European marker here.

Still waiting to make his debut for the Italian icons following a permanent switch from Tottenham last month, England international Djed Spence will once again watch on from the stands. However, making his own San Siro switch this summer, ex-Liverpool star Curtis Jones could make his full debut on Tuesday night.

Opening his Serie A account with a sensational brace against Napoli on Saturday evening, talismanic skipper Lautaro Martinez will spearhead Inter’s charge in the final third. Establishing himself of Chivu’s number one choice, former Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martinez will start between the sticks in Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Inter Milan Key Factors to Consider

• When Real Madrid and Inter Milan last met at the Bernabeu for a Champions League showdown back in December 2021, Los Blancos claimed a 2-0 victory.
• In fact, Real Madrid have won all of their previous four consecutive Champions League battles against Tuesday’s guests by an aggregate score of 8-2.
• Los Blancos have suffered just a sole competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of March.
• Continuing on from the summer interval, Inter Milan have recorded just a single clean sheet from their previous five appearances across all competitions.
• French skipper Kylian Mbappe has already registered four goals in as many La Liga appearances so far this season.

Mounting an iconic last-gasp comeback against bitter domestic foes Napoli over the weekend, Inter Milan will travel to Madrid on Tuesday night with their tails up. Dragging themselves to a stunning 3-2 victory at the San Siro and extending on their 100% start to proceedings, the Italian giants will be looking to make a real statement on foreign soil. However, losing all of their last four consecutive Champions League showdowns against Real Madrid by an aggregate score of 8-2, Tuesday’s opponents have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet.

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