AC Milan Clinches Italian Super Cup Victory

AC Milan emerged victorious in the Italian Super Cup, defeating their city rivals Inter Milan in a thrilling comeback. The ‘Rossoneri’ overturned a 2-0 deficit, with Tammy Abraham’s stoppage-time goal sealing a 3-2 win in the Milan derby. This triumph marks an impressive start for new manager Sergio Conceicao, who secured his first title just a week after taking charge.

The match, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was historic from the outset, with Milan fielding a starting lineup without any Italian players for the first time. The first half saw Inter take the lead through Lautaro Martinez’s individual brilliance just before the break. Inter doubled their advantage shortly after halftime with Taremi’s goal on the counter-attack.

Milan’s comeback began with Theo Hernandez’s free-kick goal in the 52nd minute. The equalizer came from Pulisic in the 80th minute, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. When extra time seemed inevitable, Abraham struck in stoppage time to complete Milan’s remarkable turnaround.

This victory gives Milan their eighth Italian Super Cup, ending Inter’s streak of three consecutive titles. It’s a significant achievement for Conceicao, who replaced Paulo Fonseca just last week, and sets a positive tone for his tenure at the club.