AC Monza have achieved a remarkable feat by securing promotion to Serie A just one year after their relegation. The Brianza-based club dominated the first leg in Catanzaro, running out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Fellipe Jack and Ruggero Frosinini. However, their dream nearly slipped away as Catanzaro mounted a fierce comeback in the return fixture, adding to the tension at the Brianteo Stadium.

The Southern Italians equalized early in the second leg, leaving Monza shell-shocked in front of their home crowd. But the decisive factor proved to be the regular season standings: Monza finished third in Serie B, while Catanzaro ended fifth. Under the competition’s rules, the higher-ranked team earned the promotion spot despite the aggregate draw.

This marks Monza’s second ascent to Serie A in four years, having previously secured promotion in 2022 against Pisa. The club had briefly tasted European competition during their first stint in the top flight, though their stay was short-lived.

The dramatic playoff finale left supporters on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Monza’s players and coaching staff can now look forward to facing Italy’s elite next season, with the club aiming to establish themselves as permanent fixtures in the top tier of Italian football.