Cristian Chivu, the head coach of Inter Milan, spoke about the importance of "scontri diretti"—which are direct matches against key rivals—during a press conference ahead of Inter's home game against Napoli. Chivu, who guided Inter to an 11-point lead in Serie A last season, mentioned that Inter had lost four of their last six games against Napoli, AC Milan, and Juventus. Their only win against Juventus came after a controversial referee decision that led to a red card for Inter defender Pierre Kalulu. Chivu questioned the media's emphasis on these matches, noting that Milan and Juventus had finished fifth and sixth in the league last season, and may not be considered top-tier rivals anymore. Inter's match against Napoli was highly anticipated and dubbed "The New Classico" by the Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport. The game was fast-paced and intense, with both teams scoring multiple goals. Napoli's Matteo Politano opened the scoring, followed by Rasmus Højlund extending their lead. Lautaro Martínez scored for Inter to bring the score to 2-1, but Højlund added another goal. In the 82nd minute, Lautaro equalized, leading to a dramatic 3-2 victory for Inter. The following day, Juventus faced AC Milan in a match that was less thrilling, ending in a 1-1 draw. Both teams had spent heavily on transfers during the summer, but many of their new signings failed to make an impact. Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani and Milan's Gonçalo Ramos combined for only one shot, which was off target. Milan's new €50 million signing, Diego Moreira, struggled to influence the game. Milan's only goal came from substitute Adrien Cisse, who scored a remarkable goal. Juventus responded with a goal from Federico Gatti, who has been a key player in recent matches. These matches highlighted the challenges and dynamics of the early season for these teams. Inter's victory over Napoli showed their resilience and ability to win crucial games, while the draw between Juventus and Milan suggested that both teams still have work to do before they can realistically challenge for the Serie A title. The results underscore the competitive nature of the league and the importance of consistency in the coming months.