AC Milan triumphed over defending champions Inter Milan with a dramatic 3-2 victory to lift the Italian Super Cup trophy in Riyadh on Monday. Tammy Abraham’s late heroics completed a remarkable turnaround as Milan overcame a two-goal deficit to clinch their eighth Super Cup title, their first since 2016.
Inter Milan seemed poised for a fourth consecutive Super Cup win after Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring and Mehdi Taremi doubled their lead early in the second half. However, AC Milan, inspired by their resilient comeback against Juventus in the semi-finals, transformed their game after halftime.
The reigning Serie A champions suffered a blow in the first half when key midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu exited due to a muscular injury, replaced by Kristjan Asllani. Despite the setback, Inter maintained their dominance until the 52nd minute, when Theo Hernandez reignited Milan’s hopes with a brilliant free-kick goal.
As the match progressed, US international Christian Pulisic leveled the score with a crucial equalizer just 10 minutes before full time. In the dying moments of the game, English forward Tammy Abraham delivered the decisive blow, scoring in the 93rd minute to secure the trophy for Milan.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Milan under new coach Sergio Conceicao, as they draw level with Inter Milan in Super Cup wins, both now holding eight titles. Juventus remains the record holder with nine.
The win is a testament to Milan’s resilience and determination, as they not only dethroned the three-time defending champions but also asserted their dominance on a global stage, delighting fans with a thrilling display of football.
