Real Madrid vs Inter Milan Lineups: Mourinho Starts Trent, Brahim Diaz Against Chivu's Inter

Real Madrid vs Inter Milan lineups are confirmed as the two European giants begin their UEFA Champions League league-phase campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. José Mourinho has handed starts to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Brahim Diaz, while Kylian Mbappe leads the attack alongside Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. The Real Madrid lineup vs Inter also features Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen at the back.

Real Madrid enter the contest looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Real Betis, while Inter Milan arrive in Spain after an unbeaten start under Cristian Chivu. The meeting also marks Mourinho's first Champions League game in charge of Los Blancos since returning for a second spell at the club.

Real Madrid vs Inter Milan Starting XI

The Real Madrid starting XI vs Inter Milan sees Mourinho make two notable changes, with Trent moving into midfield and Brahim Diaz replacing suspended Arda Guler. Inter Milan, meanwhile, rely on their experienced core of Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu. The Real Madrid vs Inter Milan lineups highlight the quality on both sides, with Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham carrying Madrid's attacking threat, while Lautaro Martinez and Thuram spearhead Inter's frontline. Trent's role in midfield and Brahim's inclusion are among the biggest talking points ahead of kick-off.

Real Madrid Lineup (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

Thibaut Courtois; Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Federico Valverde; Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Kylian Mbappe.

Manager: Jose Mourinho.

Inter Milan Lineup (Formation: 3-5-2)

Josep Martinez; Benjamin Pavard, Yann Bisseck, Alessandro Bastoni, Andy Diouf; Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Curtis Jones, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.

Manager: Cristian Chivu.