Inter Milan thrashes Torino 5-0 in Serie A opener

Inter Milan began their Serie A 2025-2026 campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Torino at San Siro, marking a strong start under new coach Cristian Chivu. Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring with a header, followed by two goals from Marcus Thuram, one from Lautaro Martinez, and a late strike by Ange-Yoan Bonny, showcasing Inter's dominance throughout the match. Petar Sucic, the only new starter, contributed with a key assist for Thuram's first goal. Despite the team's impressive display, the typically vibrant atmosphere was muted due to a protest by hardcore 'ultra' supporters against a ban on season ticket renewals in the Curva Nord section, linked to recent legal actions against leading ultras. Inter are positioning themselves as Napoli's main challengers for the Scudetto after narrowly losing last season's title and suffering a heavy defeat in the Champions League final. The match highlighted Inter's youthful energy and tactical strength, signaling their intent for the season ahead.