Marcus Thuram delivered a stunning double as "Inter" demolished "Torino" 5-0 in their Serie A season opener. The Milanese side wasted no time asserting their dominance at home, with Alessandro Bastoni opening the scoring in the 18th minute.
"We wanted to start the season with intensity and show our fans what we're capable of right from the first match," – a satisfied Thuram might have said after his impressive performance.
The French forward grabbed his first goal in the 36th minute, giving the hosts a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime. Not content with the advantage, Lautaro Martinez extended the lead further in the 52nd minute, effectively killing off any hopes of a Torino comeback.
Thuram wasn't finished. He struck again in the 62nd minute to complete his brace before Bonni added the fifth goal ten minutes later, putting the final nail in Torino's coffin.
By the way, "Inter" showed no mercy throughout the entire 90 minutes, sending a clear message to their Serie A rivals with this dominant display. The visitors barely had a chance to catch their breath as the champions controlled proceedings from start to finish.
Can anyone stop this "Inter" machine if they maintain this form throughout the season? The opening performance certainly suggests they mean business.
