Match Report
Monza edged past Sassuolo 2-1 on 18 September 2026. Gustavo Varela opened the scoring 51 minutes into the game for Monza, set up by Samuele Birindelli, to make it 1-0. Gustavo Varela added to the tally from the penalty spot 63 minutes into the game for Monza to make it 2-0. Vasilije Adzic pulled one back late on, in the 88th minute for Sassuolo to make it 1-2. Eddy Kouadio (30'), Michael Folorunsho (74'), Luca Lipani (85'), Samuele Birindelli (85') and Gustavo Varela (90') were booked. Vasilije Adzic scored after coming off the bench. Every goal came after the interval.