AC Milan secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Inter Milan in the Italian Super Cup final held in Riyadh on January 6, 2025.
Inter initially established a two-goal advantage with strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi.
However, AC Milan mounted a remarkable comeback in the second half.
Theo Hernandez initiated the resurgence with a goal from a free-kick, followed by Christian Pulisic's equalizer.
In stoppage time, Tammy Abraham netted the decisive goal, clinching the victory for Milan.
This triumph marked a significant achievement for new manager Sergio Conceicao, who secured a trophy in just his second match at the helm.
The win also ended Inter's pursuit of a fourth consecutive Super Cup title, bringing AC Milan level with Inter at eight titles each in the competition.
Conceicao's post-match celebrations, which included smoking a cigar and dancing, mirrored his iconic celebration from Porto's 2022 title win, and quickly went viral among fans.
Reflecting on the victory, Conceicao praised his players for their adaptability and resilience, stating, "We played with confidence, courage, and hunger."
He emphasized the importance of maintaining humility as the team prepares for upcoming challenges in both domestic and European competitions.
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