Down goes Thiago Motta but check out the special event jersey. At least Inter fans in the Far East were given something to remember their heroes by as it was not the final scoreline that caused them to jump for joy. Hopefully for Nerazzurri tifosi this image won't mirror the Italian Serie A season ahead.

The Serie A season begins in a little over three weeks, yet the curtain raiser for Italy's top flight takes place this Saturday. While Inter have been a constant in the Supercoppa over the last six years, this year's matchup holds special significance. Not only is it once again being held in Beijing's historic Bird's Nest Stadium, Inter's opponents are city rivals and last season's Scudetto.