Champions Inter start Serie A season with 4-1 win over Monza
Inter Milan opened the Serie A season with a 4-1 victory over Monza at the Meazza; Çalhanoğlu opened the scoring and goals from Zielinski, Esposito and Bisek finished the win.
Inter Milan began the 2026–27 Serie A campaign with a commanding 4-1 home win over Monza at the Meazza in Milan on 22.08.2026. The champions set the tone early and pulled away after the break to secure three points in the season opener.
Match flow and decisive spells
Hakan Çalhanoğlu struck with a powerful effort in the 6th minute to give the team of manager Cristian Chivu a 1-0 lead. Monza responded stubbornly and levelled through Varela in the 29th minute, restoring parity before the interval.
After the break Inter turned up the pressure and reasserted control. Zielinski put the hosts back ahead in the 48th minute, then Esposito extended the lead in the 55th minute. The scoring sequence was completed when Bisek added a fourth in the 63rd minute, sealing a convincing victory for the reigning champions.
Earlier in the same 18:30 kickoff window, Udinese and Como played out a 1-1 draw: Kamara scored for Udinese while Douvikas answered for Como.
The result underlined Inter's intent to defend their title and provided an encouraging start under Chivu as they prepare for the long domestic campaign ahead.
Photo: press material from the event
