Inter Milan opened their Serie A title defense with a four to one victory over newly promoted Monza. Monza went ahead early in the contest. Inter fought back. Lautaro Martinez and Matteo Esposito both scored key goals to take the advantage. Inter dominated play after the break. A tight defense kept Monza from scoring again.
The win placed Inter in first place after one match. Their coach commended the team for their effort after the game. Fans left the stadium happy with the victory.