Chivu praises Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid test
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Key points
- Inter face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in Champions League debut
- Chivu reunites with former mentor Mourinho, credits him for career help
- Nerazzurri seek first win there in 60 years after recent Napoli comeback
AI summary
Cristian Chivu spoke warmly of Jose Mourinho ahead of Inter's Champions League opener at the Bernabeu, where the two will meet as opponents after winning the 2010 European Cup together. The Inter coach acknowledged Mourinho's influence on his career and praised his winning mentality, while stressing the difficulty of taking points at Madrid's renovated stadium.
Chivu expressed confidence in his squad's ability to compete despite Real's star-studded lineup, including Mbappé. Inter arrive in form after a comeback win over Napoli and face a busy schedule, with Udinese at home and Roma away before hosting Brugge in their next European fixture.
Original headline
Inter, Chivu torna dal maestro Mou: "Non dimentico cosa ha fatto per me. E la Champions è bastarda"
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