Inter begin Serie A title defence with rout of promoted Monza
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.
Read the full story at theguardian.comOpening-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.
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