Inter begin Serie A title defence with rout of promoted Monza
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Inter Milan kicked off their Serie A title defence with a heavy win over newly promoted Monza in the opening round of the 2026-27 season.
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Inter kicked off their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home win over Monza , after the promoted side recovered from conceding an early goal to go in level at the break before the champions turned on the style.
Hakan Calhanoglu put Inter ahead in the sixth minute, but the hosts were far too complacent after taking the lead and Gustavo Varela equalised for the visitors just before the half-hour.
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What happened
Inter Milan started their Serie A title defence with a commanding victory over promoted side Monza, sending an early statement to the rest of the league. The result highlights the gap between established top-flight clubs and newly promoted teams in the opening weekend. The article also covers other notable European football results involving Napoli and Real Madrid, as the new season gets under way across the continent.
Chance analysis
Opening-weekend routs of promoted sides are familiar in Serie A, but they still set the tone for a champion's campaign. Inter's comfortable win suggests depth and sharpness have carried over from their title-winning squad, while Monza's heavy loss underlines the scale of the challenge awaiting returning clubs. With Napoli and Real Madrid also in action across Europe, the new season is already taking shape at the top of the major leagues.
Inter's commanding win reinforces their status as title favourites, while Monza face an uphill battle adapting to top-flight football after a bruising introduction.