Real Madrid vs Inter lineups are confirmed for the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league-phase Matchday 1 fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid start in a 4-3-3 formation, while Inter use a 3-5-2.
This page lists the official lineups for Real Madrid vs Inter, including confirmed starting XIs, substitutes, coaches, formations and key match details.
Real Madrid vs Inter match details
| Match | Competition | Stage | Date | Kick-off |
| Real Madrid vs Inter | UEFA Champions League 2026/27 | League Phase – Matchday 1 | 8 September 2026 | 10:00 PM EAT |
Official Real Madrid lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper |
| 24 | Denzel Dumfries | Defender |
| 16 | Ibrahima Konaté | Defender |
| 4 | Dean Huijsen | Defender |
| 17 | Marc Cucurella | Defender |
| 12 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Midfielder |
| 8 | Federico Valverde | Midfielder / Captain |
| 5 | Jude Bellingham | Midfielder |
| 21 | Brahim Díaz | Forward |
| 10 | Kylian Mbappé | Forward |
| 7 | Vinícius Júnior | Forward |
Real Madrid formation: 4-3-3.
Real Madrid substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 13 | Andriy Lunin | Goalkeeper |
| 26 | Sergio Mestre | Goalkeeper |
| 9 | Endrick | Forward |
| 14 | Aurélien Tchouaméni | Midfielder |
| 18 | Álvaro Carreras | Defender |
| 19 | Carlos Espí | Forward |
| 22 | Antonio Rüdiger | Defender |
| 25 | Yan Diomandé | Forward |
| 27 | Thiago Pitarch | Midfielder |
| 29 | Jorge Cestero | Midfielder |
| 33 | Mario Rivas | Defender |
For the wider Madrid roster, shirt numbers and availability, see the Real Madrid squad 2026/27 guide.
Official Inter lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Josep Martínez | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Benjamin Pavard | Defender |
| 31 | Yann Bisseck | Defender |
| 95 | Alessandro Bastoni | Defender |
| 17 | Andy Diouf | Midfielder / Wing-back |
| 23 | Nicolò Barella | Midfielder |
| 20 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Midfielder |
| 21 | Curtis Jones | Midfielder |
| 30 | Carlos Augusto | Defender / Wing-back |
| 9 | Marcus Thuram | Forward |
| 10 | Lautaro Martínez | Forward / Captain |
Inter formation: 3-5-2.
Inter substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 12 | Raffaele Di Gennaro | Goalkeeper |
| 49 | Ivan Provedel | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Aleksandar Stanković | Midfielder |
| 6 | John Stones | Defender |
| 7 | Piotr Zieliński | Midfielder |
| 8 | Petar Sučić | Midfielder |
| 11 | Luis Henrique | Forward / Wing-back |
| 14 | Ange-Yoan Bonny | Forward |
| 22 | Henrikh Mkhitaryan | Midfielder |
| 25 | Manuel Akanji | Defender |
| 94 | Francesco Pio Esposito | Forward |
For wider Inter and Italian football context, read the Serie A 2026/27 season preview.
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Real Madrid vs Inter coaches
| Team | Coach |
| Real Madrid | José Mourinho |
| Inter | Cristian Chivu |
Real Madrid vs Inter lineup news
Real Madrid start Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella in defence. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham form the midfield, while Brahim Díaz joins Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in attack.
Inter start Josep Martínez in goal behind Benjamin Pavard, Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni. Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Curtis Jones operate through midfield, with Lautaro Martínez captaining the side alongside Marcus Thuram in attack.
| Team | Key players to watch |
| Real Madrid | Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Thibaut Courtois |
| Inter | Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Alessandro Bastoni |
For more on one of Madrid’s main attacking threats, see the Vinícius Júnior profile, stats and career.
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Conclusion
The official Real Madrid vs Inter lineups confirm a 4-3-3 for Real Madrid and a 3-5-2 for Inter in the Champions League league-phase opener. Madrid start Mbappé, Vinícius and Brahim Díaz in attack, while Inter use Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram as their front two.
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