Defending champions Inter Milan will aim for consecutive Serie A victories as they host Lombardy rivals Atalanta BC at San Siro.

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Inter Milan began their Scudetto defense with a 2-2 draw in Genoa but aimed to secure a win against potential Serie A strugglers Lecce in their home opener last weekend. Matteo Darmian scored early, and Hakan Calhanoglu sealed the victory with a penalty, marking his 17th consecutive successful spot-kick in Serie A. The 2-0 win maintained Inter's impressive record of never losing their first home match in 12 years, and they have won their opening home game in each of the last six seasons.

Now, Inter faces a significant test against Atalanta BC before the international break. Historically, Inter has had the upper hand, having won their last 11 Serie A encounters with Atalanta, including a 4-0 victory at San Siro last season where Darmian also scored first.

Atalanta, who finished in the top five last season and won their first European trophy, are struggling this season due to a challenging transfer market and injuries. They have struggled to build on their strong finish, losing to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup and recently missing a chance to draw with Torino after a late penalty miss. With their home stadium under renovation, Atalanta faces a tough away challenge at San Siro.