Serie A Kicks Off with Inter Milan Hosting Monza in Season Opener
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Summary
The 2024-25 Serie A season kicks off on Saturday night Hong Kong time, with defending champions Inter Milan hosting promoted side Monza at San Siro Stadium . The match is scheduled for 00:30 on August 23. Inter, who completed a domestic double last season, have been busy in the transfer market, adding two English internationals Djed Spence and John Stones, as well as Swiss defender Manuel Akanji . The Nerazzurri enter the match in strong form following a 1-0 pre-season victory over Real Betis, where Stones scored the decisive goal as a substitute .
Key Points
- Serie A opener: Inter Milan vs Monza at San Siro, August 23 at 00:30 HKT
- Inter signed English defenders Djed Spence and John Stones plus Swiss centre-back Manuel Akanji
- New signing John Stones scored in pre-season win over Real Betis, showing he remains competitive at 32
- Inter's recent Serie A season openers: 2 wins and 1 draw in past 3 seasons, including 5-0 thrashing of Torino last year
- Monza earned promotion by finishing 3rd in Serie B and winning playoffs against Catanzaro
- Monza appointed Ivan Juric as new manager and signed players from Southampton, Benfica, and Sporting Lisbon
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong football fans who follow European leagues through match betting at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Inter's dominant home record in season openers presents a clear opportunity . Monza's inexperienced squad faces an immediate test against elite opposition, and how they cope defensively could set the tone for their survival battle all season.
For Hong Kong football fans who follow European leagues through match betting at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Inter's dominant home record in season openers presents a clear opportunity . Monza's inexperienced squad faces an immediate test against elite opposition, and how they cope defensively could set the tone for their survival battle all season.