AC Milan mounted a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Juventus on Friday, earning a spot in the Italian Super Cup final against city rivals Inter Milan. The match, held in Saudi Arabia, featured a crucial penalty from Christian Pulisic and a decisive own goal by Juventus defender Federico Gatti.
Milan’s Comeback Victory
The match began poorly for Milan, as Juventus took the lead in the 21st minute through Kenan Yildiz, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Theo Hernandez. However, Milan responded strongly in the second half, with Pulisic converting a penalty in the 71st minute to level the score.
Just minutes later, a misfortune for Juventus saw Gatti deflect the ball into his own net, giving Milan the winning goal. This win marked a promising debut for newly appointed coach Sergio Conceição, who replaced Paulo Fonseca earlier in the week.
Final Showdown
AC Milan, aiming for their eighth Italian Super Cup title and their first since 2016, will now face Inter Milan in the final on Monday. Inter earned their spot in the final with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta, thanks to a brace from Denzel Dumfries.
