Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Internazionale in the Champions League may have given them three points, but it also exposed the team's weaknesses. Despite dominating the second half, Madrid's performance was marred by a lack of control and an inability to impose themselves on the game. Inter, on the other hand, were more assured and composed, with 128 passes into the attacking third in the first half alone.
Madrid's victory was largely due to the individual talent of their players, particularly Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde. Mbappé scored the opening goal after 14 minutes, and Valverde sealed the win with a second goal after 23 minutes. However, the team's reliance on these players is a concern, and they will need to find a new identity if they are to be considered contenders in the Champions League.
Mourinho has denied that he needs to win the Champions League with Madrid, but it is clear that he will need to make significant improvements if he is to achieve his goal. With a team that is still finding its footing, it is early days, but the signs are not promising.