AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semi-final on Friday, marking a successful debut for new manager Sérgio Conceição.
Juventus initially took the lead in the 21st minute with a goal from Kenan Yıldız. However, Milan responded in the second half; Christian Pulisic converted a penalty following a foul on Theo Hernández, and shortly thereafter, an own goal by Juventus defender Federico Gatti sealed the win for Milan.
This victory propels AC Milan into the final, where they will face city rivals Inter Milan, who previously defeated Atalanta 2-0 in their semi-final match.
The match was notable for the managerial debut of Sérgio Conceição, who took over after the dismissal of Paulo Fonseca earlier in the week.
The anticipated on-field encounter between Sérgio Conceição and his son, Francisco Conceição of Juventus, did not occur due to an injury Francisco sustained during the warm-up, which led to his withdrawal from the lineup.
Meanwhile AC Milan will aim to clinch the Super Cup title in the upcoming final against Inter Milan, adding further significance to the storied Derby della Madonnina rivalry.
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