Nigerian-Born Tammy Abraham’s stoppage-time goal completed a stunning turnaround as AC Milan defeated archrivals, Inter Milan 3-2 to claim the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh on Monday Night.
Inter appeared on course for a fourth consecutive Super Cup title after goals from Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi, scored on either side of halftime. However, AC Milan staged a remarkable second-half fightback, reminiscent of their dramatic semi-final victory over Juventus.
Theo Hernandez ignited the comeback with a superb free-kick in the 52nd minute. Christian Pulisic equalized with ten minutes left on the clock, setting the stage for Abraham’s dramatic winner in the 93rd minute. The victory marked Milan’s first Super Cup triumph since 2016.
The result brought joy for AC Milan, who celebrated their eighth Super Cup title, equaling Inter’s tally and moving closer to Juventus’ record of nine. For Inter, the loss was compounded by an early injury to midfielder, Hakan Calhanoglu, further souring their night in a hard-fought derby.
AC Milan’s comeback will be remembered as one of the most thrilling in Super Cup history, showcasing the team’s resilience and determination to reclaim the trophy after a long wait.
