From relegation to redemption
Monza have completed an extraordinary turnaround in fortunes by securing their return to Serie A just twelve months after suffering relegation. The Lombard side needed every ounce of their experience to navigate a playoff final showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
The first leg in Catanzaro ended with Monza holding a commanding 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from Fellipe Jack and Ruggero Frosinini. Few could have predicted the drama that would unfold in the return fixture at the Brianteo Stadium, where Catanzaro fought back with an identical 2-0 scoreline to level the tie at 2-2 on aggregate.
A regulation twist decides fate
With the scores level and extra time not part of the playoff regulations, Monza’s promotion was ultimately decided by their superior league position. Finishing third in Serie B compared to Catanzaro’s fifth meant the Brianza club would be rewarded with Serie A football for the 2024-25 season.
Historic achievement for the club
This marks Monza’s second promotion to Serie A in four years, following their previous ascension in 2022 against Pisa. The club’s ambitions have soared since their takeover by the Berlusconi family, with Serie A football now firmly within their grasp.
Monza’s first stint in the top flight in 2022 saw them reach the Europa League, a remarkable achievement for a club with such humble beginnings. Though their stay in Serie A was short-lived, this season’s promotion underscores their ability to bounce back stronger and sets the stage for another competitive campaign in football’s most prestigious domestic league.
