Cristian Chivu vs. José Mourinho, Real Madrid-Inter, a nostalgic match

(PRIMASPORT) MADRID – Inter's 2026/27 Champions League campaign kicks off at the Bernabeu Stadium, where Cristian Chivu faces Real Madrid, led by former great José Mourinho. On the eve of the match, the Nerazzurri coach looks back on memories and speaks of a wonderful person. "Mourinho was a key figure in my career. He helped me even during a very difficult period, and I will never forget that," says Chivu, who doesn't hide the emotion of playing in Madrid. “Returning to the Bernabeu is fantastic, an even more beautiful and modern stadium than in the past. We know it's not easy to play here, where Inter haven't won in sixty years. There are always 16 players in the match. Both against Napoli and Cagliari, we saw how decisive players from the bench can be. I would have preferred an extra day of rest after a grueling match like the one against Napoli, but this is the schedule and we know it. The points needed to finish in the top eight? At least 16, 15 aren't enough, and that's clear.” On the eve of Real Madrid-Inter, Lautaro Martinez's thoughts and considerations leave no doubt. “The Champions League is a goal. A dream, not an obsession. We know we have to compete against teams of the highest caliber. Since I arrived, I've been repeating that we must work to bring as many trophies as possible to Inter.” (PRIMASPORT)