Inter had a spectacular start to their Serie A campaign with a resounding 4-1 victory over Monza.
By defeating Monza 4-1 at San Siro in the opening round of Serie A, Inter secured all three points to temporarily take the lead in the standings, while the visitors suffered a heavy defeat on their opening day.
- 0'The match has started.
Inter will host Monza.
- 6'H. Calhanoglu opened the scoring early for Inter.
Right at the 6th minute,InterThey took the lead with a 1-0 goal thanks to a strike fromH. CalhanogluFollowing a precise assist from A. Diouf, the blue-and-black striped team got off to a good start, quickly taking control against Monza in their Serie A opening match.
- 29'G. Varela shines to equalize 1-1 for Monza.
In the 29th minute, he received a perfectly placed assist from...M. Mouth,G. VarelaHe successfully converted the penalty to equalize the score at 1-1 for Monza. This valuable equalizer brought the match at San Siro back to square one.
- 34'Yellow card for L. Martinez of Inter.
In the 34th minute, the strikerL. MartinezInter received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving a tripping incident. The game heated up after Monza leveled the score at 1-1.
- 45+1'Yellow card for Calhanoglu in injury time.
Minute 45+1,H. CalhanogluInter received a yellow card from the referee after a foul that tripped an opponent. The home team went into halftime with the score tied 1-1, and another player receiving a yellow card after L. Martinez.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 48'P. Zielinski restored Inter's lead.
Right at the start of the second half, in the 48th minute,P. ZielinskiHe shone brightly, scoring the goal that put Inter ahead 2-1. This crucial goal helped the San Siro side regain control against their opponents Monza.
- 54'Inter brought on A. Bonny to replace L. Martinez.
54th minute,InterImplement personnel changes when launchingA. Bonnyinto the field as a substitute.L. MartinezThe home team is currently leading 2-1 and needs to maintain their attacking prowess.
- 54'Inter substituted Calhanoglu, bringing Sucic on.
In the 54th minute, Inter made a substitution in midfield, bringing on P. Sucic to replace H. Calhanoglu. The Turkish midfielder had received a yellow card at the end of the first half, and this adjustment helped the home team refresh their midfield to maintain their 2-1 lead against Monza.
- 55'F. Esposito extended Inter's lead to 3-1.
In the 55th minute, receiving a favorable assist from...A. Diouf,F. EspositoA precise finish increased the score to 3-1 forInterThe two-goal advantage allowed the home team at Giuseppe Meazza to completely dominate the match against Monza.
- 63'Y. Bisseck increased Inter's lead to 4-1.
In the 63rd minute, he received a perfect pass fromF. Esposito,Y. BisseckHe finished neatly to increase the score to 4-1.InterThe three-goal lead boosted the home team's morale, allowing them to completely dominate the match.
- 66'Inter completely dominated the game.
In the 66th minute, Inter continued to dominate the game with superior possession.72% - 28%The home team had a clear advantage in terms of shots on goal (9-5, 4-2 on target), while Monza faced numerous difficulties in attack and were forced to commit fouls 4-8 to reduce the pressure.
- 69'E. Kouadio of Monza received a yellow card.
69th minute,E. KouadioMonza received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving a tripping incident. The visiting team is going through a difficult time at San Siro under pressure from their opponents.
- 70'Monza replaced A. Colpani with O. Forson.
In the 70th minute, Monza made a personnel change whenO. Forsonwas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. ColpaniTrailing 1-4 against a dominant Inter side, the visitors needed a fresh start to try and score more goals in the remaining minutes.
- 70'Monza makes personnel changes: N. Galazzi comes on.
In the 70th minute, Monza made a substitution whenN. Galazziwas brought onto the field to replaceM. MouthTrailing 4-1 against Inter, the visiting team hoped this addition would bring a fresh impetus to create more opportunities in the remaining minutes.
- 70'Monza revamps its attack with P. Cutrone.
In the 70th minute, Monza made a personnel change whenP. Cutronewas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. BakouneTrailing Inter 4-1, the visitors hoped this change would create a breakthrough in attack in the remaining minutes.
- 75'Inter makes defensive changes, J. Stones comes on.
In the 75th minute, Inter made a substitution whenJ. Stonescame onto the field as a substitute.M. AkanjiWith a comfortable 4-1 lead, the home team proactively refreshed their lineup to maintain their defensive solidity for the remainder of the match.
- 75'Inter makes a substitution, Luis Henrique comes on.
In the 75th minute, Inter made a substitution whenLuis Henriquewas brought on as a substitute.A. DioufWith a solid 4-1 lead, the home team may want to refresh their squad in order to maintain the initiative for the remainder of the match against Monza.
- 78'Inter completely dominated the game.
Entering the 78th minute,InterThey still completely dominated the game thanks to their overwhelming ball possession.72% - 28%With a safe distance.4-1with a superior number of shots on goal9 - 5The team in blue and black stripes played calmly and proactively controlled the pace of the game against Monza.
- 83'Monza made belated personnel changes.
In the 83rd minute, Monza made a substitution whenJ. Robinsonwas brought on as a substitute.G. VarelaTrailing Inter 4-1, the visiting team made an effort to refresh their lineup for the remaining minutes of the match.
- 83'Inter substituted Zielinski, giving Stankovic a chance.
83rd minute,Interimplement personnel changes whenA. Stankovicwas brought onto the field as a substitute forP. ZielinskiWith a comfortable 4-1 lead and complete dominance, the home team began to gradually substitute their key players to conserve energy for the final minutes of the match.
- 84'L. Lucchesi received a yellow card for a foul involving pulling an opponent.
84th minute,L. LucchesiMonza received a yellow card from the referee after a foul for pulling an opponent. With the score at 4-1 in favor of Inter, the visitors were almost powerless to find a way to turn the situation around in the final minutes of the match.
- 88'Monza made last-minute personnel changes.
In the 88th minute, Monza made a substitution whenF. Delli Carricame onto the field as a substitute.L. LucchesiTrailing 4-1, this late substitution was unlikely to help the visitors pull off an upset against a superior Inter side.
- 90'Inter completely dominated the game in the 90th minute.
Entering the 90th minute, Inter still maintained their overwhelming dominance, holding the lead.72% - 28%ball possession time. Leading.4-1The home team completely dominated the pace of the game with a superior shooting record of 9-5 (4-2 on target) compared to Monza.
- KTFinal score: Inter 4-1 Monza
The match ended with a score of 4-1.
Updated at 01:26 on August 23, 2026
The match between Inter and Monza will take place at 11:30 PM on August 22, 2026, as part of the Italian Serie A championship. This is a highly anticipated clash, with both teams entering the field determined to establish an early advantage in their campaign.
The head-to-head history completely favors Inter.
Looking at recent head-to-head encounters, the advantage is clearly tilted towards the team in blue and black stripes. Specifically, in the last 5 matches between the two teams, Inter has maintained an unbeaten record with 3 wins and 2 draws, while Monza has not won a single game.
Inter's past dominance gives them great confidence. The fact that they haven't lost a single match against their opponent in recent encounters reflects a significant difference in competitive spirit and squad quality between the two sides.
The relative positions and opportunities of the two teams.
In the current standings, Inter are in first place with 0 points, while Monza are in 20th place, also with 0 points. The early stages of the season are always crucial for clubs to quickly accumulate points and establish their position.
For Monza, playing away from home against an opponent with a dominant record presents a difficult challenge for the coaching staff. The team needs to focus intensely on defense to minimize the opponent's sharp attacking moves.
Expected tactical scenario
Inter are likely to take the initiative and control the game from the very first minutes thanks to their superior class. Their ability to circulate the ball and apply high-pressure tactics will be key for the home team to find space against a crowded defense.
Conversely, Monza is more likely to opt for a defensive approach, proactively dropping deep and waiting for opportunities to counter-attack. Based on the balance of power and their unbeaten head-to-head record, Inter has a very good chance of deciding the outcome of the match.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
