Real Madrid and Manchester City Secure Wins in Opening Fixtures of 2026-27 UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid kicked off the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League with a 2–1 victory over Inter Milan at Santiago Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute, giving Real the lead. This marked Mbappé’s 71st goal in the Champions League, placing him joint fifth in the competition’s all-time scoring list alongside former top scorer Raúl. Federico Valverde extended the lead with a goal in the 23rd minute. Inter Milan’s Carlos Augusto scored a consolation in the 77th minute.

Meanwhile, Manchester City defeated Portuguese side Porto 2–0. Erling Haaland scored twice for the Citizens, netting in the first minute of the second half and again during injury time.

In other matches, Aston Villa edged Club Brugge 3–2, while German club Borussia Dortmund defeated Villarreal by the same scoreline. Real Betis overcame Lille 3–2 despite playing with ten men.