Christian Pulisic powered AC Milan to a 3–2 triumph over Inter in Riyadh, where two rapid Inter goals threatened to shatter Milan’s hopes.
The Super Cup finale looked bleak for the Rossoneri until Theo Hernandez bent a free kick past Yann Sommer in the 52nd minute. That opened a crack in Inter’s armor, and then everything changed in a frantic final stretch.
As time ticked away, Pulisic spotted a chance to seize the ball in the box, beating Alessandro Bastoni’s lunge and slotting in the equalizer in the 80th minute. Only thirteen minutes later, he slipped a precise pass toward Rafael Leão, who fed Tammy Abraham for a last-minute winner. “We played with confidence, courage and hunger. We’re a strong team,” Abraham said after the match.
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New Manager Sérgio Conceição, who took over after Paulo Fonseca’s dismissal, leaped in joy on the sidelines. “It’s also our fault that Fonseca was fired. We didn’t have much time to work together with Conceição, but it’s gone well in that short span,” Hernandez admitted after lifting the trophy.
Pulisic, who had returned from a brief injury spell, delivered one of his most influential performances for Milan, unleashing the energy fans always hoped he would provide.
“The intensity he puts into training every day, this is more important than tactics,” the American remarked when asked about Conceição’s impact. Pulisic’s goal tonight was his tenth of the season. You can add six assists in 22 appearances onto that. A few sprints from Capitan America shifted a game’s momentum once again.
The victory was Milan’s first significant trophy since 2022, and it arrived with the kind of flair that can define a campaign. Pulisic’s crucial goal silenced skeptics who questioned his durability, and Abraham’s final tap felt like a reward for a team that refused to accept defeat.
For Conceição, defeating Juventus in the semifinal and Inter in the final could ignite optimism in the squad. AC Milan’s comeback in Riyadh is one of their best in recent history. It showcased resilience and set a new standard under their coach.
Has AC Milan turned the tables? The final whistle validated such optimism, with red-and-black flags waving across the arena. Timely goals, unrelenting belief, and a late flash of genius from a forward line capped off an exciting finish.
