Inter claims 4-1 victory over Monza in season opener

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Inter claims 4-1 victory over Monza in season opener
Summary

Inter Milan opened the 2026-27 Serie A season with a convincing 4-1 win against Monza at the Stadio San Siro. Hakan Calhanoglu kicked off the scoring with a long-range goal in the fifth minute. Monza equalized shortly after through Gustavo Varela before Inter regained the lead early in the second half with a goal from Piotr Zienlinski. Pio Esposito added a third soon after, and Yann Bisseck sealed the victory with a goal in the 63rd minute. Inter's strong performance sets a positive tone for their title defense.

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  • Inter Milan wins 4-1 against Monza in their opening match of the season.
  • Hakan Calhanoglu scores the first goal from 30 yards out.
  • Gustavo Varela equalizes for Monza shortly after.
  • Inter retakes the lead with goals from Piotr Zienlinski and Pio Esposito.
  • Yann Bisseck scores the final goal in the 63rd minute.
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The Nerazzurri continued where they left off last season as the defending champions Inter kick off the 2026-27 campaign in high-fashion with a dominant 4-1 victory against Monza at the Stadio San Siro...

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