Inter Milan kicked off their Serie A campaign in stunning fashion, thrashing Torino 5-0 at the San Siro — their biggest opening-day win in over five decades.
Marcus Thuram stole the show with a brilliant brace, while Argentine star Lautaro Martínez also found the net. Alessandro Bastoni and 21-year-old newcomer Ange-Yoan Bonny added one goal each to complete the rout.
For Inter fans, “5-0” is a scoreline that brings back painful memories of their crushing defeat to PSG in the Champions League final. But this time, the narrative flipped — Inter started the season by inflicting the same scoreline on their opponents, making a strong statement in their hunt to reclaim the league title.
It was Inter’s first five-goal opening-day victory since 1961, and their dominance was even greater than the score suggests. They fired 20 shots on goal, with 9 on target, completely dismantling Torino’s defense and turning the game into what felt like a training session.
From the opening whistle, Inter dictated the tempo. Thuram nearly scored within the first minute with a powerful header that went just over the bar. Bastoni opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a clinical header from a corner. Thuram doubled the lead before halftime, and Martínez struck early in the second half to make it 3-0. Thuram’s second came in the 62nd minute, and Bonny’s goal in the 72nd sealed an unforgettable night for the Nerazzurri.
Despite the emphatic victory, Thuram emphasized the team’s defensive solidity:
“This win means we started well without conceding any goals, and that’s important. We’re not at 100% yet, but we’re working hard to get there. It was a good match for us.”
Last season was a rollercoaster for Inter Milan — at one point, they were chasing a historic treble, but they ended up finishing runners-up in Serie A and suffered heartbreak in the Champions League final. For Thuram, though, this season is all about turning the page:
“What happened last season is behind us. This is a new journey, and we’ve learned from our past experiences.”
Defender Bastoni echoed the same sentiment:
“We were determined to bounce back. Last season’s ending was tough, but we wanted to show our hunger and what we’re capable of.”
Inter’s explosive start sends a clear message — they’re ready to fight back, stronger than ever.
