Inter Milan and AC Milan Clash in Supercoppa Italiana Final

Inter Milan and AC Milan will face off in the 2025 Supercoppa Italiana final on Monday, January 6, at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match marks the first Derby della Madonnina of the year, with both teams vying for the coveted trophy. Inter, the defending champions, enter the game on a five-game winning streak, while AC Milan, under new manager Sergio Conceicao, seek consistency after a managerial change.

The final is a reunion of sorts for Inter’s Simone Inzaghi and AC Milan’s Sergio Conceicao, former teammates at Lazio in the early 2000s. Despite their on-field rivalry, Conceicao emphasized their mutual respect, stating, ‘We are men of football, we played together and love each other. He will be my friend before and after the match. During the game, though, we will be opponents.’ Inzaghi, however, noted they have not spoken since their last encounter in the 2022-23 Champions League.

AC Milan’s hopes rest on the shoulders of Christian Pulisic, who has been a standout performer this season with nine goals and five assists. Pulisic’s form could be crucial as Milan aim for their first trophy since 2021. Meanwhile, Inter’s Lautaro Martinez has struggled to replicate last season’s success, scoring just seven goals this campaign. Injuries to Marcus Thuram and Joaquin Correa may open the door for Mehdi Taremi to make an impact.

The match also serves as a test for Conceicao, who is in his second game as AC Milan’s manager. His debut saw a 2-1 victory over Juventus in the semifinal, but Inter’s dominance this season makes them the favorites. The game kicks off at 2 p.m. local time and will be broadcast globally, drawing attention from fans of Italian football worldwide.