Inter Milan are set to face local rivals Monza in their third pre-season friendly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as both clubs ramp up preparations for their respective domestic campaigns. The match is scheduled for a 21:00 CEST kick-off at the U-Power Stadium in Monza and serves as a critical test for both sides.
For Inter, this friendly is another step in a busy pre-season schedule designed to get the squad ready for their Serie A opener against Torino on August 25. According to reports from Inter’s official website, the Nerazzurri have had a successful start to their preparations under the guidance of coach Cristian Chivu. They began with a dominant 7-2 victory over their own U23 side and followed it up with a hard-fought 2-1 win against AS Monaco, where Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny found the net. Following the Monza clash, Inter will play a final friendly against Olympiacos in Bari on August 16.
On the other side, this match marks the final pre-season fixture for Monza. The encounter is a vital dress rehearsal before they begin their competitive season. As detailed by Yahoo Sports, Paolo Bianco’s team will face Frosinone in the Coppa Italia on August 17, just days before kicking off their Serie B campaign against Mantova on August 23. The Biancorossi have had a strong pre-season, recording four wins against teams like Collina d’Oro and Giana Erminio, with their only defeat coming in a narrow 2-1 loss to Atalanta.
This will be the 14th official meeting between the two clubs. The historical record favors Inter, who have won eight of the previous 13 encounters. In their six Serie A meetings, Inter have secured three wins to Monza’s one, with two matches ending in a draw. The other seven games took place in the Coppa Italia, where Inter dominated with five wins.
Both managers have named their starting XIs, signaling their intent for the match. Inter appears to be fielding an experimental lineup, resting several key players ahead of the new season.
Official Line-ups:
MONZA (3-4-2-1):
- 20 Thiam; 2 Brorsson, 4 Izzo, 3 Lucchesi; 19 Birindelli, 32 Pessina, 21 Colombo, 26 Ciurria; 28 Colpani, 10 Caprari; 47 Mota.
- Head Coach: Paolo Bianco.
INTER (3-5-2):
- 13 Martinez; 36 Darmian, 6 De Vrij, 30 Carlos; 11 Luis Henrique, 8 Sucic, 21 Asllani, 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco; 14 Bonny, 94 P. Esposito.
- Head Coach: Cristian Chivu.
The Inter bench features prominent names such as Yann Sommer, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella, and Alessandro Bastoni, suggesting they may see action in the second half. The match, refereed by Kevin Bonacina, will be broadcast exclusively live on Sportitalia. As both teams finalize their strategies and squad rotations, fans can anticipate a competitive and insightful encounter at the U-Power Stadium.
