Real Madrid Beat Inter Milan 2-1, But Mourinho Remains Unhappy: They Could Have Won 6-1

The 63-year-old Mourinho sat in front of the cameras with a serious expression. Instead of congratulating the team for taking all three points, he immediately criticized the players for wasting too many chances. He said directly that Real Madrid could have won the match 6-1.

The match itself was quite tense to watch. Real Madrid had only 36% possession and 16 shots, with both figures lower than their opponents — Inter had 64% possession and 21 shots. Judging from the statistics, Real Madrid were clearly at a disadvantage.

However, Mourinho saw this as a positive. He liked this style of attack: less possession but a strong ability to create chances. Real Madrid created nine clear scoring opportunities in the match, which was indeed an impressive figure.

Unfortunately, highlights were accompanied by genuine regrets. Real Madrid's ability to finish chances was disappointing. Many fans are likely still frustrated by Bellingham's open-goal miss. A teammate delivered the ball with the goal completely open, but he fired wide, leaving everyone stunned.

Real Madrid's star-studded squad, valued at 1.5 billion euros, wasted seven scoring chances throughout the match. Watching from the sideline, Mourinho was probably filled with frustration. The expensive forwards failed to deliver at a crucial moment.

At the post-match press conference, Mourinho's criticism was direct: "We could have won this match 5-1 or 6-1." The words sounded harsh, but on reflection, they were not without basis. Real Madrid created enough opportunities; they simply lacked the final touch.

He also mentioned the first half: "We could have been 3-0 up at halftime." If that scoreline had happened, the course of the match would likely have been completely different. A team like Inter can lose confidence after conceding two goals, and conceding three might have ended their chances entirely.

Bellingham's open-goal opportunity in the second half was wasted again. Mourinho was very unhappy about it: "I don't like this kind of uncontrolled madness. I prefer scoring five or six goals and controlling the match firmly, rather than relying on the goalkeeper to save the team."

This statement is worth considering carefully. What Mourinho wants is a sense of control and a dominant victory, not a nerve-racking match won by a narrow margin. He would rather score more goals and seal the result early than see the goalkeeper make saves on the goal line.

He even revealed that he originally wanted to make substitutions earlier because Real Madrid's defensive intensity clearly dropped in the second half. But the referee did not blow the whistle, the match continued, and the final 2-1 score remained on the scoreboard.

Facing criticism, Mourinho also gave his explanation: "I have only been at Real Madrid for a little more than two months, and some players have only returned to the team less than a month ago. Our work has just started, and we still have a long way to go." It may sound like an excuse, but it is also a realistic assessment. Building chemistry within a squad takes time.

Bellingham's apology after the match showed his attitude. "I don't know what I was thinking at that moment, but fortunately we won the game." A simple sentence that showed both self-criticism and relief.

From a fan's perspective, this match brought mixed emotions. Winning was certainly a good thing, but the way they won was not entirely reassuring. Mourinho wants dominance, not three points gained in this manner.

That said, the Champions League league phase has only just begun. With Real Madrid's current squad depth, as the players build greater understanding and Mourinho's tactical system becomes more mature, the matches ahead should continue to improve.

The lights at the Bernabeu remain brilliant, and Mourinho's story continues to be written. This 2-1 victory may only be a small footnote in Real Madrid's Champions League journey this season.