The breakthrough came shortly after the hour mark when 18-year-old debutant Alphadjo Cisse scored a brilliant opener, lifting the pressure off Milan. Just minutes later, Adrien Rabiot extended the lead, capitalizing on a cross from Samuel Chukwueze at the back post. Although marquee summer signing Goncalo Ramos, acquired from Paris Saint-Germain for €74 million (approximately $86 million), did not score, he consistently troubled the Torino defense throughout the match.
However, the victory was slightly marred in stoppage time when Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan conceded a goal to Che Adams, who struck a looping volley. Despite this late setback, Amorim remained focused on the positives. "The most important thing is to win," he stated in an interview with DAZN. "We talk about ways of playing, but there is one goal in football, winning."
Atalanta and Juventus Begin Their Campaigns
In other Serie A action, Atalanta, under the guidance of new manager Maurizio Sarri, also kicked off their season with a 2-1 victory against Sassuolo. The 2024 Europa League champions took an early lead with a powerful strike from Giacomo Raspadori. Although Sassuolo equalized through Cas Odenthal in the 55th minute, Nikola Krstovic secured the win for Atalanta ten minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive error.
Meanwhile, Juventus managed a narrow 1-0 win against newly promoted Frosinone, but their performance left much to be desired. Gleison Bremer's header in the 22nd minute was enough to secure the three points for the Bianconeri, who finished sixth last season. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to extend their lead. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, faced a late injury scare, but Juventus held on for the win, following the example set by Inter Milan, who convincingly defeated Monza 4-1 in their opener.
Luciano Spalletti, Juventus' manager, expressed a desire for his team to develop a stronger identity. "At certain moments we're a bit light, we're not good at bringing that determination," he noted. "But it can happen, especially at the start. We'll work on it."
In another match, Lecce made a strong impression by defeating Venezia 2-0, with second-half goals from Olaf Gorter and Tiago Gabriel, further showcasing the competitive spirit of the new Serie A season.
