Serie A Regular Season - 1

Inter 5 - 0 FT Torino

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

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Futmetrix Verdict
65
FT
Mon, Aug 25
Italiano
Inter
5-0
Torino
⚡ Intensity 68
⚖️ Balance 4
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Five-star Inter dismantle struggling Torino.

Inter Run Riot: Five-Goal Masterclass at the Meazza

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A ruthless display of attacking efficiency saw the league leaders dismantle a struggling Torino side to maintain their perfect start to the campaign.

The Opening Act

The pitch at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza played host to a tactical exhibition as the hosts asserted their dominance from the opening exchanges. An Intensity score of 10.5 tells the story of a match played at a blistering tempo that Torino simply could not match. The deadlock was broken in the 18th minute when Alessandro Bastoni ventured forward to finish a precise delivery from Nicolò Barella. Controlling 60% of possession, Inter turned the encounter into a one-sided affair, camping in the opposition half and generating consistent set-piece pressure. The visitors found themselves pinned back, unable to escape a relentless press that forced turnovers in dangerous areas and set the tone for a long evening for the granata defence.

The Pivot

The turning point arrived as the "Thur-Taro" partnership began to tear through the visitor's lines. A Balance rating of 1.3 reflects how quickly the initial tactical stalemate evaporated once the second goal went in. Marcus Thuram doubled the advantage in the 36th minute, latching onto a pass from P. Sucic to silence any hopes of a comeback. Shortly after the break, the contest was effectively ended when Lautaro Martínez found the net in the 52nd minute. This third goal shattered the visitors' resolve, as Inter moved the ball with 92% passing accuracy, making the pitch feel enormous for a Torino side that was chasing shadows for the remainder of the match.

The Resolution

With the result beyond doubt, the final stages became an exercise in clinical finishing. The Stakes were high for the Nerazzurri to maintain their momentum, and they did not disappoint. Marcus Thuram secured his brace in the 62nd minute following brilliant work from Bastoni, before substitute A. Bonny added the fifth in the 72nd minute. A combined barrage of 32 shots kept the fans on their feet, highlighting a massive gulf in quality between the two sides. For Inter, this victory cements their position in the title race, while for Torino, a 5-0 defeat leaves them in a desperate relegation battle at the foot of the table, searching for answers after a defensive collapse in Milan.

Key Questions

What made Alessandro Bastoni the Man of the Match?

Bastoni was exceptional, recording a goal and an assist alongside a 9.3 rating, providing elite playmaking from a defensive position.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A relentless Inter attack produced 20 shots, while Torino's high defensive line struggled to cope with the movement of Thuram and Martínez.

What does this mean for Inter's season?

The win keeps Inter top of Serie A with a perfect record, demonstrating the depth and firepower required to defend their status.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
Inter 60%
Torino 40%
Shots
20
12
Inter 20
Torino 12
Shots on Target
9
4
Inter 9
Torino 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.59
0.94
Inter 1.59
Torino 0.94
Passes
577
379
Inter 577
Torino 379
Pass Accuracy
92%
87%
Inter 92%
Torino 87%
Corners
6
5
Inter 6
Torino 5
Fouls
14
6
Inter 14
Torino 6
Yellow Cards
0
0
Inter 0
Torino 0
Red Cards
0
0
Inter 0
Torino 0

Match Events

18' A. Bastoni (N. Barella)
36' M. Thuram (P. Sucic)
HT
52' L. Martinez
N. Vlasic Z. Aboukhlal 🔄 58'
E. Ilkhan A. Tameze 🔄 58'
62' M. Thuram (A. Bastoni)
G. Simeone C. Adams 🔄 64'
66' 🔄 F. Dimarco Carlos Augusto
67' 🔄 M. Thuram A. Bonny
72' A. Bonny (L. Martinez)
79' 🔄 H. Mkhitaryan P. Zielinski
79' 🔄 L. Martinez A. Diouf
V. Lazaro F. Anjorin 🔄 79'
C. Ngonge M. Pedersen 🔄 80'
86' 🔄 A. Bastoni Luis Henrique
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Inter

Goalkeepers
Y. Sommer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Pavard
MAGNET
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
84
Passes
4
Duels
F. Acerbi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Bastoni
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
D. Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sucic
MAGNET
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
57
Passes
9
Duels
N. Barella
MAGNET
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
112
Passes
3
Duels
H. Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
F. Dimarco
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Forwards
M. Thuram
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
L. Martinez
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
BENCH
R. Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Martinez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Darmian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Zielinski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bonny
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
23
Minutes
7.6
Rating

Torino

Goalkeepers
F. Israel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
V. Lazaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
S. Coco
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Masina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Biraghi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
C. Casadei
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
E. Ilkhan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
G. Gineitis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
C. Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
G. Simeone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
N. Vlasic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
M. Popa
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Paleari
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Maripan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dembele
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bianay Balcot
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ilic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Anjorin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Tameze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Perciun
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Aboukhlal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Zapata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Njie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/05/2025 Torino 0 - 2 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
05/10/2024 Inter 3 - 2 Torino Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
28/04/2024 Inter 2 - 0 Torino Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
21/10/2023 Torino 0 - 3 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
03/06/2023 Torino 0 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
10/09/2022 Inter 1 - 0 Torino Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
13/03/2022 Torino 1 - 1 Inter Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
22/12/2021 Inter 1 - 0 Torino Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
11/05/2025
0 - 2
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
05/10/2024
3 - 2
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
28/04/2024
2 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
21/10/2023
0 - 3
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
03/06/2023
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
10/09/2022
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
13/03/2022
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
22/12/2021
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Inter Win
Torino Win
Draw

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