AC Milan, under the leadership of Sergio Conceicao, were crowned Italian Super Champions, ending Inter’s reign after three consecutive titles, with a thrilling 3-2 victory in Saudi Arabia.
The Rossoneri regained their status as giants of Italian football on Monday, a feeling they have not felt since lifting the Scudetto in 2022. Their triumph was nothing short of spectacular, having completed a remarkable comeback against Juventus in semi-final, then overcoming a two-goal deficit in the final against their bitterest rivals in what was undoubtedly an important Derby della Madonnina. The resounding victory demonstrated a determination and courage that many thought had been lost during one of the club’s most difficult crises in recent years. Milan finally seems to have found its direction.
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The Inter group arrived as big favorites for this meeting. However, it was Milan who achieved the unexpected result. The arrival of Conceicao brought about a change within the locker room, transforming a team that did not always shine into formidable competitors.
Unusual incidents marked the match, including the surprising return of Lautaro Martínez, who had struggled to establish himself in recent matches and was going through a difficult period in his career, as he confirmed before the match. He opened the scoring, giving Inter a crucial advantage.
Inter struck first in a decisive moment and a few minutes later they doubled their lead with another important goal. Just after the break, in the 47th minute, Tarmei extended their lead, capitalizing on a brilliant pass from De Vrij.
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This second goal seemed to upset the Milanese spirits, making the task of a comeback formidable. However, a free kick from the corner of the area turned the tide of the match. Theo Hernández deftly curled the ball past Sommer to reduce the deficit in the 52nd minute.
From that point on, the match opened up beautifully. Reijnders almost equalized after a magnificent run down the wing from Leao, who passed to him, but Bastoni cleared brilliantly on the line.
Milan reacted when Carlos Augusto hit the post. It became an end-to-end spectacle, culminating in Milan’s equalizer. Leao found space for Theo again, leading to a precise cross which Pulisic converted inside the box.
With just 10 minutes remaining, the prospect of a penalty shootout loomed. However, a final push from Milan turned the tide. The less favored team struck again, scoring the third goal to clinch the title. Abraham emerged as the hero of a team that rediscovered its joy of playing. They are now Italian Super Champions, making two spectacular comebacks in the same tournament. It’s their second win against Inter this season, and in just eight days in charge of the team, Conceicao has earned immense respect.
