AC Milan pulled off an incredible comeback to clinch the Italian Super Cup, defeating arch-rivals Inter Milan 3-2 in a nail-biting finale in Riyadh on Monday night! 🏆⚽
Inter Milan seemed set to secure their fourth consecutive Super Cup title after goals from Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi gave them a solid 2-0 lead either side of halftime. But football is full of surprises, and AC Milan had other plans!
Just like their thrilling 2-1 comeback against Juventus in the semi-finals, the Rossoneri returned from the break with renewed energy. To make matters worse for Inter, they lost Hakan Calhanoglu to a muscular injury just after half an hour, with Kristjan Asllani stepping in for the Turkish midfielder.
Theo Hernandez reignited hope for Milan fans with a stunning free-kick goal at the 52nd minute as they chased their first trophy under new coach Sergio Conceicao. The excitement didn't stop there! With just 10 minutes left on the clock, U.S. winger Christian Pulisic leveled the score, bringing the game to an electrifying 2-2.
But the real magic happened in stoppage time! English forward Tammy Abraham became the hero of the night, scoring a dramatic winner at the 93rd minute. The stadium erupted as Milan secured their eighth Italian Super Cup title and first since 2016! 🎉
This victory not only showcased AC Milan's fighting spirit but also moved them level with Inter Milan in Super Cup wins—both now holding eight titles—just behind Juventus, who have won the tournament a record nine times.
Despite Inter's dominant 2-0 win over Atalanta in the semis and their strong start in the final, AC Milan's resilience proved unstoppable. Under new coach Sergio Conceicao, the Rossoneri are making waves and giving fans plenty to cheer about!
What a game! Moments like these remind us why we love football. ⚽❤️
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Late Abraham winner gives Milan Italian Super Cup win over Inter
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