AC Milan Triumph Over Juventus To Set Up Supercup Final Clash With Inter Milan

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria

AC Milan staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Juventus 2-1 on Friday night, earning their place in the 2025 EA SPORTS FC Supercup final.

The victory sets up a highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina against city rivals Inter Milan, scheduled for Monday at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Juventus drew first blood in the 21st minute when Kenan Yıldız capitalised on a lapse by Theo Hernandez to beat Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

The early strike gave the Bianconeri a confident edge, but Milan responded with resilience in the second half.

Christian Pulisic leveled the score for the Rossoneri in the 71st minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Juventus committed a careless foul in the box.

Four minutes later, Federico Gatti’s own goal proved to be the decisive moment, handing Milan the victory and ending Juventus’ Supercup hopes.

This dramatic win marks a significant milestone for Milan’s new head coach Sérgio Conceição, who replaced Paulo Fonseca earlier this season.

Conceição’s halftime adjustments revitalised Milan’s attacking approach, showcasing his tactical acumen in his first major test.

The victory propels Milan to their first SuperCup final since 2016, as they seek to claim the prestigious trophy for the eighth time in the club’s history.

Inter Milan, on the other hand, cruised past Atalanta with a 2-0 win on Thursday to book their place in the final.

Denzel Dumfries starred for the Nerazzurri, scoring twice in the second half to secure their fourth consecutive SuperCup final appearance.

However, despite Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi’s valiant saves, Dumfries’ precision and composure ensured Inter’s dominance.

Monday’s final promises to be a spectacle as Inter aims to extend their Supercup winning streak to four titles, while Milan looks to reclaim glory.

Meanwhile, with a lucrative €8 million cash prize on the line and the match taking place in Riyadh for the third consecutive year, the stakes have never been higher.

Fans across the globe eagerly await this iconic clash, where pride, history, and city supremacy will be fiercely contested.