Inter Milan secures 4-1 win against Monza in Serie A opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Inter Milan opened their Serie A title defense with a convincing 4-1 victory over Monza at home on August 22. Hakan Calhanoglu scored the first goal within six minutes, and Monza later equalized through Gustavo Varela. However, Inter regained the lead shortly after halftime with a goal from Piotr Zielinski, followed by Pio Esposito and Yann Bisseck adding to the score. John Stones made his debut for Inter later in the match. Inter's dominant performance sets a positive tone for the season as they look to retain their championship amidst a competitive league.
- •Inter Milan wins 4-1 against Monza in Serie A opener
- •Calhanoglu scores first goal within six minutes
- •Monza equalizes with Varela's goal in the 29th minute
- •Zielinski, Esposito, and Bisseck score for Inter
- •John Stones debuts for Inter as a late substitute
- 7:45 PMESPN Soccer — Champions Inter dominate Monza in Serie A opener
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Inter launch title defence bid with comfortable victory over Monza
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence
"Inter Milan launched their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 opening-day win against newly promoted Monza at San Siro on Saturday. Monza’s Portuguese forward Gustavo Varela cancelled out Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s early opener for Inter before the break, but second-half goals from Piotr Zieliński, Francesco Pio Esposito and Yann Bisseck ensured a comfortable afternoon for the champions.
"Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza.Monza, back in the top flight after a season in Serie B, levelled through Gustavo Varela in the 29th minute.
"Inter Milan launched their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 opening-day win against newly promoted Monza at San Siro.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 22, 2026, 7:45 PMChampions Inter dominate Monza in Serie A opener
Inter Milan launched their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 opening-day win against newly promoted Monza at San Siro.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:48 PMInter launch title defence bid with comfortable victory over Monza
Inter Milan launched their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 opening-day win against newly promoted Monza at San Siro on Saturday. Monza’s Portuguese forward Gustavo Varela cancelled out Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s early opener for Inter before the break, but second-half goals from Piotr Zieliński, Francesco Pio Esposito and Yann Bisseck ensured a comfortable afternoon for the champions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:43 PMInter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence
Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza.Monza, back in the top flight after a season in Serie B, levelled through Gustavo Varela in the 29th minute.
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