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Real Madrid News Real Madrid’s Dumfries opens up on facing former club Inter Milan: ‘A very special match’ Real Madrid and Inter Milan produced a thrilling and dramatic contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, with the hosts eventually securing a 2-1 victory in their opening UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture. First half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde proved to be enough for Los Blancos, although Inter put up an excellent fight and will feel unlucky to have returned with nothing to show for their efforts. As for Real Madrid, they had enough chances to win by a more comfortable margin, but found themselves under pressure during the final stages, especially after spurning several goalscoring opportunities, while Inter pulled a goal back. A special night for Dumfries That assessment was shared by Jose Mourinho after the match, while summer signing Denzel Dumfries also acknowledged the difficulties Real Madrid faced against his former club. For Dumfries, the evening was particularly meaningful because of his five years with the Nerazzurri before he joined the Merengues this past summer. “It was a very special match for me. I met up with all my friends again, the people I played with for five years. I love them all very much, but in the end I’m happy that we won,” he said, as quoted by Defensa Central. The Dutchman also recognised the quality of the opposition. “I’d say very well. I know Inter’s qualities. They have very strong players, but so do we. It was an incredible game. I think we deserved it, but Inter are undoubtedly a very strong team,” he added. Dumfries’ comments underlined the challenge Mourinho’s side faced, particularly with Madrid missing several important midfielders. Settling in well Dumfries joined Real Madrid as a replacement for former captain Dani Carvajal, who left the club as a free agent at the end of the last season. The 30-year-old right-back was signed for a fee of €20 million at the request of Mourinho and has, so far, settled in nicely at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Netherlands international has started four of Real Madrid’s five matches so far in the 2026/27 season, suggesting that he might be ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order under Mourinho. Real Madrid News AC Milan eye Real Madrid forward as a priority target for January – report The summer transfer window may have come and gone, but speculations surrounding the future of Real Madrid forward Endrick continue to do the rounds. As reported last week, Serie A giants AS Roma are considering reviving their interest in the 20-year-old striker heading into the January transfer window. Now, another Serie A club, AC Milan, have set their sights on the Brazilian international. Indeed, according to Calciomercato (h/t Bernabeu Digital), the Rossoneri are planning to revisit their interest in the Real Madrid striker during the January transfer window. AC Milan already tried to bring Endrick to Italy during the summer, but Real Madrid rejected the approach. Jose Mourinho was particularly important in that decision, with the Portuguese coach choosing to keep the Brazilian as part of his squad after his loan spell at Olympique Lyon. The situation could be reassessed when the transfer window reopens in January. AC Milan waiting to see Endrick’s minutes AC Milan intend to closely monitor how much playing time Endrick receives during the opening months of the season at Real Madrid. The Italian club would be prepared to explore a loan deal with an option to buy if the circumstances allow. The competition for places in Real Madrid’s attack is fierce, meaning Endrick’s role between now and December could prove crucial. His involvement during the first half of the season could ultimately influence the positions taken by both the player and the club when January arrives. If Endrick, who has only recently recovered from a muscle issue, struggles to secure regular minutes, AC Milan could see an opportunity to revive their pursuit. Endrick remains a priority for Milan Despite their failure to sign him in the summer, the Rossoneri continue to regard Endrick as one of their leading targets. The Italian club, managed by Ruben Amorim, have already made it clear to the Real Madrid player’s representatives that they would be interested in a loan if an opportunity arises. Mourinho was instrumental in preventing Endrick’s departure during the summer, and his influence is expected to remain significant when the January window opens. If the Real Madrid manager continues to place his faith in the Brazilian forward, convincing the club to let Endrick leave the Santiago Bernabeu will once again be extremely difficult.