AC Milan Secures Epic Italian Super Cup Win Over Inter Milan

In a nail-biting final hosted in Saudi Arabia, AC Milan claimed the Italian Super Cup title with a stunning 3-2 victory over city rivals Inter Milan. The Rossoneri showcased resilience, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure their first trophy under new coach Sergio Conceicao—just a week into his tenure.

A Debut to Remember for Conceicao

Sergio Conceicao, who replaced Paulo Fonseca as head coach last Monday, has already stamped his authority with two dramatic comeback wins. Following their semifinal rally against Juventus, Milan once again displayed "confidence, courage, and hunger," according to forward Tammy Abraham, who scored the decisive third goal.

Christian Pulisic echoed this sentiment: “He told us we need to have more hunger, and that’s more important than tactics.”

The Turning Point

Inter initially dominated with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi, but Milan turned the tide when substitute Rafael Leao made an immediate impact.

• Goal 1: Theo Hernandez curled in a sublime free kick after a foul earned by Leao.
• Goal 2: Pulisic finished a counterattack, slotting the ball between the goalkeeper’s legs.
• Goal 3: Leao’s through ball set up Pulisic, who crossed to Abraham for a stoppage-time tap-in, sealing the victory just before a potential penalty shootout.

Conceicao's Winning Formula

Known for his no-nonsense approach, Conceicao initially claimed, “I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to win.” However, post-match celebrations saw him dancing and smoking a cigar with his players—a stark contrast that showcased both his fiery passion and ability to unite the squad.

Historic Win in Saudi Arabia

This marks AC Milan's eighth Super Cup triumph and their first since 2016, breaking a title drought since their Serie A victory in 2022. The match, part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing effort to host high-profile sports events, also highlighted the expanded four-team tournament format.

Inter’s Shortcomings

Despite an otherwise strong season, Inter faltered under Milan’s counterattacking pressure. Lautaro Martinez admitted, “Inter stopped playing when it was 2-0. You pay for that in games like these.”

What’s Next for Milan and Inter

With this win, Milan heads into Saturday’s Serie A clash against Cagliari brimming with confidence, though they currently sit in eighth place. Inter, suffering only their third loss of the season, will aim to bounce back in both domestic and European competitions.

AC Milan’s dramatic victory under Conceicao signals a renewed determination to reclaim their status as one of Italy’s football giants.

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