UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Real Madrid 2 - 1 FT Inter
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' K. Mbappe (B. Diaz)
23' F. Valverde
Hakan Çalhanoğlu 39'
HT
↓ B. Pavard ↑J. Stones 46'
↓ H. Calhanoglu ↑P. Zielinski 60'
↓ M. Thuram ↑A. Bonny 60'
↓ N. Barella ↑P. Sucic 60'
Carlos Augusto (L. Martinez) 77'
79' Dean Huijsen
Lautaro Martínez 79'
79' ↓ T. Alexander-Arnold ↑A. Tchouameni
79' ↓ B. Diaz ↑Y. Diomande
↓ Carlos Augusto ↑H. Mkhitaryan 83'
87' ↓ Vinicius Junior ↑A. Carreras
90'+3 ↓ K. Mbappe ↑C. Espi
Yann Bisseck 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Denzel Dumfries 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ibrahima Konaté 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dean Huijsen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Marc Cucurella 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Federico Valverde 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jude Bellingham
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Brahim Díaz 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Vinícius Júnior 
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
28
Passes
16
Duels
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Andriy Lunin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Mestre
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cestero Sancho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inter
Goalkeepers
Josep Martínez
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yann Bisseck
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Alessandro Bastoni
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
78%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Andy Diouf
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
51
Passes
10
Duels
Nicolò Barella
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
67
Passes
5
Duels
Curtis Jones
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
73
Passes
6
Duels
Carlos Augusto 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Lautaro Martínez
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
39
Passes
7
Duels
Marcus Thuram
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ivan Provedel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Stones
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piotr Zieliński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Stanković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Madrid
Inter
Real Madrid
Inter
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Madrid's Early Blitz Derails Inter's Possession Engine
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Real Madrid relied on ruthless early efficiency to survive a relentless Italian siege and take maximum points.
The Opening Siege
Real Madrid wasted zero time finding the back of the net. The Intensity was off the charts immediately. Kylian Mbappé set the tone with a clinical strike in the 14th minute, courtesy of a slick pass from Brahim Díaz. Before the visitors could even process the setback, Federico Valverde doubled the advantage just nine minutes later. The home side sat back, inviting pressure, but their early execution was completely flawless. Two quick strikes altered the entire complexion of this European tie.
The Tactical Shift
Finding themselves in a two-goal hole, Inter completely dominated possession. They held 64% of the ball, forcing the hosts into a deep defensive block. A barrage of 37 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, demanding exceptional goalkeeper heroics. With 13 saves recorded across both ends, the shot-stoppers were the unsung heroes maintaining the fragile Balance of the match. Inter racked up 11 corners, applying suffocating set-piece pressure that kept the Madrid backline scrambling constantly.
The Late Scare
The relentless pressure finally broke Madrid's resistance in the 77th minute. Carlos Augusto smashed home a lifeline after Lautaro Martínez unlocked the defensive line. Suddenly, the Stakes skyrocketed. Inter threw everything forward in the dying moments to find an equalizer. Madrid's rearguard bent but refused to break. Despite conceding the midfield battle entirely, the Spanish giants walked away with a crucial Champions League victory. They proved that early ruthlessness trumps raw ball retention.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal?
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute for Real Madrid.
Did Inter dominate the game?
Inter dominated possession with 64% of the ball and had 21 shots, but fell short.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
European Heavyweights Collide as the League Phase Begins
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. While opening night always brings a certain level of excitement, this early clash lacks the do-or-die urgency of later rounds, making it a deliberate tactical battle rather than an immediate spectacle.
The Setup
The dawn of a new UEFA Champions League campaign brings fresh optimism, yet a heavily muted Stakes rating reflects the reality of matchday one. With the league phase structure offering a broad top-24 playoff safety net, early slip-ups are rarely fatal, even if securing a top-eight direct qualification spot remains the ultimate prize. Real Madrid enter as heavy favourites, commanding the pitch with elite assets like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and J. Bellingham. However, a surprisingly low Stars metric and a sluggish Form indicator suggest this tie might lack the fireworks fans expect from two historical giants. Inter, anchored by A. Bastoni at the back and Lautaro Martínez up front, will hope the solid competitive Balance of the fixture allows them to frustrate their hosts, relying on their structured system to keep things tight.
Key Battle
With no distinct individual duels taking centre stage, this encounter will be decided by a classic clash of team units. The home side's fluid attacking machinery faces a resolute away defensive block. The key will be whether the hosts can stretch the game wide, dragging the opposing centre-backs out of position, or if the visitors can maintain their compact shape and strike swiftly on the counter.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a comfortable 2-0 victory for the home side. Expect them to dominate the ball and dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. The visitors will put up a stubborn resistance for the first hour, but sustained pressure will eventually force defensive errors, allowing the hosts to break the deadlock and secure the three points.