Italy, Croatia & France U21 Stars Shine As Inter Milan Come Back To Beat Monaco 2-1 In Friendly Clash

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Toni Weeler | Last updated Aug 8, 2025 4:37 PM ET

Nicolo Barella, Petar Sucic, and Ange-Yoan Bonny shone as Inter Milan beat Monaco in a friendly this evening.

Italian outlet FCInterNews identify the trio as Inter’s standout performers in the 2-1 comeback victory for the Nerazzurri.

Inter Milan beat Ligue 1 side Monaco in a friendly match this evening.

The Nerazzurri had to do it the hard way, though. Firstly, Monaco went ahead within a couple minutes.

Maghnes Akliouche took the lead within two minutes for the host.

Then, Hakan Calhanoglu got a straight red card for a late tackle.

However, Inter came back in the first half. Firstly, Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martinez equalized. Then, summer signing Age-Yoan Bonny got on the scoresheet to complete the comeback.

Barella, Sucic & Bonny Shine Vs Monaco

In the view of FCInterNews, Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella was a standout performer in this evening’s friendly.

The former Cagliari midfielder gave Inter the energy to get up the pitch. Then, he had a key role to play in the final third with his precise passing.

Similarly, Croatian international Petar Sucic looked very comfortable in the midfield battle. Even with Inter at a player disadvantage.

Meanwhile, Sucic was not the only summer signing to impress for Inter. Ange-Yoan Bonny came off the bench, and scored Inter’s winner to cap off a very sharp display.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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