Inter Milan start Italian campaign with crushing win over Monza

On Saturday at the San Siro, the current Italian champions Inter de Milão kicked off their Serie A defence with a 4‑1 demolition of Monza. Managed by Christian Chivu, Inter took the lead early and never looked back, with goals from Çalhanoglu, Zielinski, Pio Esposito and Yann Bisseck.

Goals and timeline

Çalhanoglu opened the scoring after six minutes, giving Inter de Milão an early advantage. Monza responded at the 29th minute to level the match. The first half ended 1‑1.

The second half saw Inter pull ahead quickly, with Zielinski finding the net three minutes after the restart. Pio Esposito added a third goal ten minutes later, and Yann Bisseck sealed the win at the 18th minute. The final tally read 4‑1.

For the visitors, Gustavo Varela scored their lone goal, providing a brief respite for Monza. His strike came after Inter had already restored their lead.

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Inter de Milão travel to Cagliari for their next Serie A fixture on Sunday, while Monza host Udinese in the following round. Both matches are part of the ongoing Campeonato Italiano schedule.

Having secured the title last season, the Atual champion Inter de Milão now aim to clinch a bicampeonato, defending their dominance in the Italiano league. The early victory reinforces their ambition to retain the crown.

Fans can follow the full standings of the Campeonato Italiano to see how the early results reshape the table. The 4‑1 win propels Inter to the top of the league after the opening round.