Real Madrid vs Inter Milan, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid host Inter Milan in the opening game of the Champions League’s Group Stage. Los Blancos are coming off a disappointing loss against Betis, so bouncing back tonight would improve the team’s confidence and momentum. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella;

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Real Madrid host Inter Milan in the opening game of the Champions League’s Group Stage. Los Blancos are coming off a disappointing loss against Betis, so bouncing back tonight would improve the team’s confidence and momentum.

Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Bellingham; Brahim, Diomande, Vinicius; Mbappé.

Inter Milan predicted XI: Martínez; Bisseck, Stones, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Jones, Carlos Ausgusto; Lautaro, Thuram.

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will have to rebuild his midfield line given that Güler, Camavinga and Bernardo Silva are all out. Bellingham will likely be deployed alongside Valverde in the double pivot, with Brahim and Diomande playing in the attacking line.

HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain.

Available TV: Movistar Liga Campeones (Spain)

Available Streaming: Paramount+, DAZN, Amazon Prime Video (USA)

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