Inter Milan XI vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

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·8 September 2026

Inter Milan XI vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

Inter Milan kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign this Tuesday with a marquee clash against Real Madrid at the legendary Estadio Bernabéu.

Inter Milan come into this marquee fixture on a perfect run and brimming with self-belief. The Serie A champions have started their title defense without a blemish, winning all three of their league games so far. They began with a commanding 4–1 win over Monza, then scraped a 1–0 away victory at Cagliari, before edging past Napoli 3–2 in a dramatic contest last weekend, thanks largely to a two-goal display from Lautaro Martínez.

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The Nerazzurri are in better physical condition overall, though manager Cristian Chivu does have one significant defensive change to make.

Key left wing-back Federico Dimarco is their most notable absentee after picking up a knee sprain against Napoli, so the medical team decided to keep him in Milan as a precaution. In his place, Carlos Augusto is ready to take over on the left side.

Besides Dimarco, only summer arrival Djed Spence is missing, as he continues working toward full match sharpness. On the bright side, marquee signing Curtis Jones is demanding a first full start in midfield after impressing in recent substitute roles.

At the front, Inter look especially dangerous, with Marcus Thuram expected to link up with skipper Lautaro Martínez in an exciting two-striker setup following his eye-catching cameo at the weekend.