Champions Inter drop to second after 1-1 draw at Monza

Inter Milan draw with Monza, dropping to second in Serie A, as Champions League campaign looms.

Champions Inter Milan were knocked off the Serie A summit on Sunday (September 15, 2024) after they came from behind to play out a surprise 1-1 draw at lowly Monza.

Monza took the lead in the 81st minute through substitute forward Dany Mota, who headed the ball into the top corner before Denzel Dumfries levelled for Inter in the 88th from close range.

Inter, who drew at Genoa in their season opener followed by wins against Lecce and Atalanta, dropped to second in the table with eight points after four games.

They are one point behind Napoli, who beat Cagliari 4-0 earlier on Sunday.

Simone Inzaghi's men next travel to Manchester City on Wednesday to kick off their Champions League campaign before they host AC Milan in the league next Sunday.

There were no early signs of trouble for Inter, who were patiently building play from the back, controlling the pace of the game.

Lautaro Martinez should have put them in front inside the opening 10 minutes, when he received a perfect cross from Federico Dimarco.