Monza’s Serie A comeback was confirmed Friday as the Lombardy side navigated a rollercoaster play-off final against Catanzaro. The first leg ended 2-0 in Monza’s favor, but a 0-2 home defeat in the return match left the score tied at 2-2 on aggregate. Despite the setback, Monza’s higher regular-season finish—third in Serie B versus Catanzaro’s fifth—sealed their promotion under league rules.

The final whistle in the second leg sparked wild celebrations as Monza secured their second Serie A promotion in four years, following their 2022 triumph over Pisa. This achievement marks a swift rebound for a club that had briefly flirted with European ambitions during its first Serie A stint before relegation last season.

Key moments included Monza’s early dominance in the first leg, where goals from Fellipe Jack and Ruggero Frosinini seemed to guarantee progress. However, Catanzaro’s resilient second-half performance in the return match, fueled by the same scorers, reignited the drama and left the home side vulnerable. Monza’s ability to withstand the pressure ultimately paid off, rewarding their consistency across the season.