Real Madrid will host Inter Milan in the opening match of the Champions League, marking a significant return for former manager Jose Mourinho. Mourinho, who previously led Inter to a historic "Treble" (winning the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League in the 2009-10 season), will now face his former team at the Bernabeu, the iconic stadium of Real Madrid. This match is particularly meaningful for Mourinho, as he aims to win his first Champions League title with Real Madrid—nearly 16 years after his last European success. His return to the club comes after two trophyless seasons for Real Madrid, which led to his reappointment after a 13-year absence. Real Madrid is currently dealing with several player absences, which could affect their midfield depth. Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva, and Arda Guler are all suspended—Camavinga and Guler were sent off in last season’s quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich, while Silva was shown a red card in Manchester City’s last-16 win over Real Madrid. Aurelian Tchouameni is also questionable due to injury, leaving Real Madrid potentially short in the middle of the park. Inter Milan, on the other hand, has fewer fitness concerns, though defender Federico Dimarco is unlikely to play after being substituted during a recent match against Napoli. However, former Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones may get his Champions League debut for Inter in this match. Mourinho’s return to the Bernabeu is a moment of personal and historical significance. He previously led Inter to a memorable victory at the stadium, defeating Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in the 2010 Champions League semi-final. That win played a key role in securing his move to Real Madrid, but he was unable to win the Champions League during his first tenure. Now, 13 years later, he is back at the same stadium, aiming to prove that he still has the ability to lead a team to European glory. The highly anticipated match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan is set to take place at 8pm BST on the opening night of the Champions League. With Mourinho seeking redemption and Real Madrid eager to end their recent trophy drought, the game promises to be a dramatic start to the competition. Fans of both clubs will be watching closely as one of the most storied rivalries in European football unfolds.