Inter Milan opened their Serie A title defense with a four to one victory over recently promoted Monza. Monza went ahead early in the contest. Inter fought back. Lautaro Martinez and Matteo Esposito both scored key goals to turn the score around. Inter dominated play after the half-time break. A tight defense kept Monza from scoring again.
The win put Inter in first place after one match. Their coach applauded the team for their hard work after the game. Fans left the stadium pleased by the victory.