Monza produced an impressive performance to defeat Cagliari 4-0 in their Serie A encounter at the U-Power Stadium on Monday, October 19, 2026, ending the visitors’ four-match unbeaten run.
Gustavo Varela scored twice in the second half, while Eddy Kouadio and Jay Robinson also found the net to secure a convincing victory for Ivan Juric’s men.
The hosts entered the fixture looking to recover from their 3-1 defeat to Lazio in their previous league outing.
Cagliari, meanwhile, arrived in good form after winning their last four away matches and holding Juventus to a 1-1 draw.
Both sides created opportunities during an evenly contested opening period.
Monza’s Samuele Birindelli narrowly missed the target with an effort from outside the box, while Cagliari’s Zé Pedro headed wide from a corner.
Goalkeepers Elia Caprile and Noel Törnqvist were also called into action, with Caprile denying Dany Mota and Törnqvist making important saves against M’Bala Nzola and Paul Mendy.
Monza eventually broke the deadlock in the 39th minute.
Mota provided the assist with a well-timed pass to centre-back Kouadio, who finished from close range to give the home side a 1-0 advantage.
The hosts doubled their lead just two minutes after the restart.
Foe Ondoa set up Varela, who sent a precise shot across Caprile and into the bottom-left corner.
Cagliari attempted to respond, but Törnqvist continued to frustrate the visitors.
The Monza goalkeeper produced an excellent save to keep out Yerry Mina’s header as the away side searched for a breakthrough.
Monza extended their advantage in the 66th minute when Varela turned provider for Robinson.
The forward produced an impressive curling effort from the edge of the penalty area to make it 3-0.
Cagliari struggled to convert their chances, with Mendy missing from close range after Alieu Fadera’s cross.
Substitute Andrea Colpani also struck the post, while Mina headed another opportunity narrowly wide.
Varela completed his brace in the 79th minute after Robinson broke through the Cagliari defence and struck the right post.
The Uruguayan forward reacted quickest to the rebound, tapping the ball home to complete Monza’s fourth goal.
Törnqvist preserved his clean sheet with two late saves against substitute Kevin Carlos, ensuring Monza finished the match without conceding.
The emphatic victory gave Monza a much-needed boost following their defeat to Lazio, while Cagliari were left to reflect on a disappointing performance that brought their unbeaten streak to an end.
