Mourinho: Real Madrid vs Inter Could Have Ended 7-6, It Was Not Boring

Real Madrid had an emotional encounter with Inter Milan on September 9, 2026. After the match, coach José Mourinho praised both teams while admitting Real Madrid faced difficulties due to a depleted midfield. Speaking to Movistar, Mourinho described the game as “crazy”. He said: “I think this was a very crazy match. Football is often criticized when the game is boring, but today it was the opposite. This match could easily have ended 7-6.” The Portuguese strategist also revealed that Real Madrid went through a difficult period without a full-strength midfield. “As you know, we did not have enough players in midfield. Inter made quick substitutions and I did not have many options. I only made changes when the players started to tire, but they fought until the end,” he said. One of the notable moments was a direct duel between Federico Valverde and Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez. The image was captured by AP and became a highlight of a tense day. Despite the difficulties, Mourinho praised his players. He stressed: “The players did a great job. Clearly, this match was not boring.” The victory gives Real Madrid extra confidence before a busy fixture list. Los Blancos will face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga this weekend and are determined to take all three points to continue their domestic campaign.