Kylian Mbappe Matches Raul's Champions League Goal Record as Real Madrid Defeat Inter
Kylian Mbappe netted his 71st Champions League goal, helping Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory against Inter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid Secures Vital European Win
The French captain struck first with a precise finish inside the box in the 14th minute. Just nine minutes later, Madrid doubled their lead thanks to a defensive blunder by Inter. Goalkeeper Josep Martinez lost control after a back pass from Benjamin Pavard, allowing Federico Valverde to score easily.
Inter fought back strongly and Carlos Augusto pulled one back in the 77th minute, setting up a tense finale. Despite their pressure, Los Blancos held firm to claim the win.
Mbappe Enters Champions League History Books
Mbappe’s goal was his 71st in 99 Champions League matches, moving him into a tie for fifth place on the competition’s all-time scoring list alongside Madrid legend Raul, who reached 71 goals over 142 appearances. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (140), Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Karim Benzema sit above them.
Courtois Shines on His 100th Champions League Appearance
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves during the match, including stops against Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez early on. Martinez himself redeemed an earlier error with a double save denying Mbappe and Jude Bellingham before halftime. The game featured several near-misses, including a shot hitting the post for Inter and Curtis Jones rattling the crossbar.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Real Madrid will next face Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on September 12, 2026, at 21:00.
- Inter return to Serie A action against Udinese on September 14, 2026, at 20:45.
Mourinho will be pleased with the European result against his former team, but Madrid now focus on their domestic league. Inter look to recover quickly in Serie A following this narrow loss.
