Terrible mistake! Real Madrid punish Inter goalkeeper's howler. VIDEO
Inter handed Real Madrid a gift they simply could not refuse.
Details: A huge mistake by Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez led to Real Madrid's second goal in their Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. In the 23rd minute, the goalkeeper received the ball from Benjamin Pavard and decided to keep possession under pressure instead of clearing the danger.
Martínez attempted a risky drag-back inside his own penalty area, but Federico Valverde read the situation perfectly. The Uruguayan midfielder rushed in, took the ball away from the goalkeeper and immediately sent it into the empty net.
The goal made the score 2-0 in favour of Real Madrid after just 23 minutes. Kylian Mbappé had previously opened the scoring for José Mourinho's side. Remarkably, Inter had produced several promising attacks during the opening stages, but two costly defensive episodes left the Italian champions in a very difficult position. It is worth noting that this is the opening round of the new Champions League campaign, meaning Valverde has already opened his scoring account in the tournament.
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