Monza beat Cagliari 4-0 at U-Power Stadium.

The Serie A clash between Monza and Cagliari unfolded on 19 October 2026 at the U-Power Stadium in Monza. Both sides entered the match with the aim of securing three points, but it was the home side that dictated the tempo from the outset, eventually delivering a comprehensive victory.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Eddy Kouadio capitalised on a fast-break through ball from Dany Mota. The home forward received the ball in the centre of the box and struck a right-footed shot that found the centre of the net, putting Monza ahead 1-0.

Just eight minutes later, Monza doubled their lead. Gustavo Varela received a pass from goalkeeper Manga Foe Ondoa and, from the right side of the box, unleashed a right-footed strike that curled into the bottom left corner. The goal, recorded at the 47th minute, made it 2-0 and highlighted Monza’s attacking fluidity.

The home side continued to press, and in the 66th minute Jay Robinson added a third. Operating from outside the penalty area, the forward fired a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner, assisted by Varela, who had just scored earlier.

Cagliari’s response was limited, and the first booking of the match arrived in the 76th minute when Harry Winks was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.

Monza’s dominance was reinforced three minutes later. Gustavo Varela, who had already found the net, completed his brace in the 79th minute. Following another fast break, he received the ball in the centre of the box and placed a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner, extending the lead to 4-0.

The final stages of the game saw two more cautions. Samuele Birindelli was booked in the 82nd minute for Monza, and Alieu Fadera received a yellow card for Cagliari in the same minute. No further goals were added, and the match concluded with Monza comfortably ahead.

Standout performers

Eddy Kouadio opened the scoring and set the tone for Monza’s attacking display. Gustavo Varela was the most influential player, contributing two goals and an assist, demonstrating his importance in the final third. Jay Robinson’s long-range strike added variety to the home side’s attack, while Manga Foe Ondoa’s distribution from the back initiated the second goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Monza 4-0 Cagliari
  • Scorers:
    • Eddy Kouadio (39’) – assist Dany Mota
    • Gustavo Varela (47’, 79’) – assist Manga Foe Ondoa (first)
    • Jay Robinson (66’) – assist Gustavo Varela
  • Bookings:
    • Harry Winks (Cagliari) – 76’ (bad foul)
    • Samuele Birindelli (Monza) – 82’
    • Alieu Fadera (Cagliari) – 82’
  • Venue: U-Power Stadium, Monza

What it means

The 4-0 result confirms Monza’s attacking potency in this Serie A encounter, while Cagliari will need to address the defensive lapses that allowed four goals. Both teams walk away with clear take-aways for their upcoming fixtures.