Call that a statement win.
Bayern Munich began the process of putting last season's European disappointment behind them against Inter with a firm suggestion that year two under Julian Nagelsmann might be different.
Less arrogance, more substance.
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Bayern Munich pinned back the black-and-blue shirts in their own half in front of their own fans with a ruthless high press. Only one goal came in the opening period - with Leroy Sane beating debutant Andre Onana - it could have, and probably should have been more, with Bayern firing off 14 shots.
Eventually, the second goal did come, with Sane playing a key role again to double his side's advantage midway through the second half.
An ideal beginning in one of the toughest groups this year.