Inter Milan opened the Serie A 2026/2027 season with a 4-1 victory over Monza at the Giuseppe Meazza, according to reports from Wartabanjar and Jalurdua, sending the defending champions to the top of the early league table.
Inter Milan Secures Opening Win Over Monza
According to Wartabanjar, Inter Milan started its league campaign strongly on Saturday, August 22, 2026, by defeating Monza 4-1. Hakan Calhanoglu opened the scoring for the home side in the sixth minute with a long-range shot into the top left corner after receiving a pass from Andy Diouf via Pio Esposito.
Monza equalized in the 29th minute through Gustavo Varela, who escaped the marking of Manuel Akanji to shoot past goalkeeper Josep Martinez. However, Inter reclaimed the lead just two minutes into the second half. Piotr Zielinski capitalized on a cross from Federico Dimarco that defender Semuel Pizzignacco failed to clear properly, netting a deflected shot to make it 2-1.
Additional goals from Pio Esposito and Yann Bisseck cemented the win for Inter, placing the club at the summit of the standings with three points, while Monza dropped to the bottom, according to Wartabanjar’s match report.
Napoli and Cagliari Secure Opening Victories
In other early fixtures of the 2026/2027 Serie A season, Napoli secured a 2-0 away win against Genoa under the direction of manager Massimiliano Allegri, according to league data. Cagliari also started the campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Parma.
Meanwhile, Como and Udinese played out a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture, leaving both sides with one point apiece. These four matches constituted the initial slate of the league’s opening weekend.
Serie A Opening Weekend Standings and Fixtures
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For-Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Milan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Napoli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Cagliari | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Udinese | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Como | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Parma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | -1 | 0 |
| 7 | Genoa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | -2 | 0 |
| 8 | Monza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | -3 | 0 |
The remaining fixtures for the opening matchday continue across Sunday, August 23, and Monday, August 24, 2026, featuring matches such as Frosinone against Juventus and Torino hosting AC Milan, with fixtures concluding on Tuesday, August 25, with Roma facing Fiorentina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored Inter Milan’s goals against Monza? According to match reports, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Pio Esposito, and Yann Bisseck scored for Inter Milan in their 4-1 victory.
Which team leads the Serie A table after the opening matches?
Who is the manager of Napoli? Massimiliano Allegri manages Napoli, according to league coverage.