diff --git a/src/_pytest/monkeypatch.py b/src/_pytest/monkeypatch.py
index 9de25e645..00d43988a 100644
--- a/src/_pytest/monkeypatch.py
+++ b/src/_pytest/monkeypatch.py
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ class MonkeyPatch:
         There can be many names pointing to any individual object, so for patching to work you must ensure
         that you patch the name used by the system under test.
 
-        See the section *Where to patch* in the :mod:`unittest.mock` docs for a complete explanation, which
+        See the section :ref:`Where to patch <python:where-to-patch>` in the :mod:`unittest.mock` docs for a complete explanation, which
         is meant for :func:`unittest.mock.patch` but applies to ``monkeypatch.setattr`` as well.
         """
         __tracebackhide__ = True