No strong response from Inter Milan yet. Fiorentina looking very comfortable, almost creating another opportunity for themselves. Milan Badelj breaks up play in midfield and looks for a first-time pass through the Inter defence towards Nikola Kalinic. But Gary Medel - playing at centre-half - storms across to cut out Badelj's pass.

Plenty to think about for David Moyes in the opening 20 minutes. His Real Sociedad side are posing little threat, and have found themselves pressed back for long spells.

A terrible start for Inter Milan. Keeper Samir Handonovic tears out of his goal to hack down Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic and sees a yellow card wafted in his face. More importantly Fiorentina have a penalty...

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Almost show-time in a noisy San Siro. Fiorentina boss Paulo Sousa looks dapper his fitted suit and La Viola purple tie, while Inter counterpart Roberto Mancini opts for the funeral director black.

The match officials dish out a group handshake - they're pumped. We're under way.

It's as cagey as you'd expect in the first 10 minutes, with Real Sociedad's keeper Geronimo Rulli looking far from convincing. The young Argentinian has just followed-up an air kick with a basic handling error. He got away with it on both occasions, but might not be so lucky given a third error.

Inter Milan XI: Handanovic; Santon, Miranda, Medel, Telles; Guarin, Melo, Kondogbia; Perisic; Palacio, Icardi.

Fiorentina XI: Tatarusanu, Roncaglia, Rodríguez, Astori, Alonso, Borja Valero, Badelj, Vecino, Kuba, Kalinic, Ilicic.

Some breaking news from the San Siro - and it is bad news for the home side. Stevan Jovetic, who has impressed since his summer arrival from Manchester City, is out after injuring his thigh in the warm-up. Perhaps he didn't fancy playing against the club where he made his name... Rodrigo Palacio starts in his place.

Fiorentina's work ethic and togetherness means they can match any of their more-fancied Serie A rivals - including tonight's opponents Inter Milan, says boss Paulo Sousa.

"Inter have a rich culture and history, and all of that helps when you're out fighting for results. This season they have a squad of players that should be fighting for the Scudetto," says the Portuguese boss. 

"Our strength lies in our unity and we always go out to win, no matter who the opponents. We believe we can compete with teams that, on paper, are stronger than us." 

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Been treated to a glimpse inside both dressing rooms as the players prepare to stroll out into the tunnel. Nikola Kalinic - a Croatian striker not fondly remembered for a miserable spell at Blackburn - pulls on his changed white Fiorentina shirt, while across the corridor Inter's Guy Medel struts about as scarily as you would expect a man nicknamed The Pitbull to do.

But standing in the way of Inter's perfect record is a Fiorentina side which has built a reputation for producing a more free-flowing, attacking brand of football.

Perhaps not surprising considering their manager is Paulo Sousa. Sousa, after all, is a man who describes himself on his own website, external as being someone who wants to "entertain and play attractive, passing football, with a high tempo, pressing the opposition back and forcing mistakes." So there. 

And so far it appears to be working for Sousa, who was appointed in the summer. La Viola have lost just once, sticking them three points behind Inter in second place.

After winning their opening five matches one would think that Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini would be quite content. Well he is - but, like all good managers, is demanding even more from his side.

"We're happy about the fact that we look solid. It means we've done a good job. I'm quite pleased for the moment," concedes the former Manchester City manager, whose team have let in just one goal.

"But we don't only need to score more goals; we have to improve defensively too, our possession play – everything.

"They've got off to a good start but that's because they have toiled and battled hard. We just need to make sure we keep it up."

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After a few years in the Italian wilderness, sleeping giants Inter Milan appear to have woken from their recent slumber.

The Nerazzurri, who have finished between fifth and ninth in each of the last four Serie A seasons, are hoping to recreate their mid-Noughties glory days under Roberto Mancini. Under Roberto Mancini of course. 

And Inter's Indonesian hierarchy have certainly backed their man. The arrivals of Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, Barcelona defender Martin Montoya and Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic have enabled Inter to win their opening five games - the first time they have achieved that feat in 50 years.

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We're underway at Anoeta Stadium, and the nerves are already showing, with both keepers having jittery moments in the opening seconds.  

The Anoeta Stadium is rocking! Both sets of players have emerged into a cauldron of noise. Doesn't get much bigger than this in the Basque country. Almost show-time...

Can't be bothered to chat to your partner on the settee tonight? Talk to us instead. The floor is wide open for all your European football chat. Can Barca cope without Messi? Will Juventus dig themselves out of this bad patch? Does David Moyes' new stubbled chin look cool or pretty naff?

Whatever is on your mind don't be shy to tell us. Tweet using #bbceurofooty. We'll be waiting.

The last three meetings between the sides have ended 1-1, so the smart money seems to be on the spoils being shared once again.

However, Real Sociedad have the edge, going unbeaten in the last six derby clashes with their Basque neighbours, a run stretching to March 2012. 

But if you're looking for a pointer towards a positive result, Athletic are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season. 

In contrast, La Real have posted three shut-outs so far, albeit against more modest opposition than faced by tonight's visitors.

After a timely first victory of the season in midweek, David Moyes can further endear himself to Real Sociedad supporters by leading his side to victory over Athletic Bilbao. 

It's the first Basque derby of the season, a fixture which dates back to 1909, with Athletic braced for a hostile atmosphere at what will be a lively Anotea Stadium. 

The visitors have excelled in both the Supercopa de Espana and the Europa League this season. But in La Liga, it's four defeats in five matches after a tough opening run of games that has seen them face Barcelona, Real Madrid and Villarreal at El Madrigal. 

La Real failed to score in their first three games, but the 3-0 victory at Granada eased the mounting pressure on Moyes.

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Ciao! Buenos dias! Hello! Wherever you are in the world, welcome to our latest jaunt over to mainland Europe. Tonight we are heading over to two well-known European destinations - a BOGOF offer if you like. And you don't even have to squash on a cramped low-budget flight to enjoy the action in San Sebastian and Milan.

First to land is the Basque derby between Moyes's Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao in Spain's La Liga (19:30 BST), just ahead of a Italian monster between leaders Inter Milan and second-placed Fiorentina at the San Siro (19:45 BST).

Who said Sunday nights were boring?

Sparked by a refusal to give the ball back. An Italian shove. An icy Scottish glare. Choice words from both men. And a bit of a tussle.

Roberto Mancini and David Moyes have barely been mentioned in the same breath since their infamous touchline bust-up in March 2010. Until this admittedly tenuous link.

Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending if you like to see a bit of needle in the football or not) there is no chance of the pair scuffling on the side today.

But these two are the central characters in our European coverage tonight. So it's worth a classic Premier League photo. I told you it was tenuous...

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