Inter Milan showcased their championship pedigree as they cruised to the Supercoppa Italiana Final with a convincing victory over Atalanta. The match, held at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, saw the Serie A champions outclass their opponents, who currently lead the league table.
The game started with Inter applying intense pressure, forcing Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi into early action. The Nerazzurri’s dominance was evident from the outset, with Lautaro Martinez coming close to opening the scoring.
The breakthrough came shortly after halftime when Yann Bisseck’s header set up Denzel Dumfries for an acrobatic half-volley. The Dutch wingback doubled Inter’s lead later in the match with a thunderous strike that ricocheted off the crossbar and into the net.
Atalanta thought they had found a lifeline when Ederson scored, but VAR intervened to rule out the goal due to an offside position by Charles De Ketelaere in the build-up.
Inter’s manager Simone Inzaghi demonstrated his tactical acumen, effectively countering Atalanta’s unorthodox lineup choices. The decision to use Giorgio Scalvini in midfield and field an entirely new front three backfired for Atalanta.
Despite missing key players like Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard, Inter’s squad depth proved crucial. The team’s ability to maintain pressure and capitalize on counter-attacks underlined their championship quality.
With this victory, Inter Milan have positioned themselves for a potential fourth consecutive Supercoppa Italiana title, a feat never before achieved in the competition’s history. They will face either Juventus or AC Milan in the final on January 6, 2025.
Denzel Dumfries, the hero of the match, emphasized the team’s ambitions, stating, “We want to win every trophy.” This mentality reflects Inter’s determination to continue their dominance in Italian football.
Goals: Dumfries 49, 61 (I)
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni (66′ Carlos Augusto); Dumfries, Barella (80′ Frattesi), Calhanoglu (66′ Asllani), Mkhitaryan, Dimarco (76′ Darmian); Thuram (46′ Taremi), Lautaro.
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kossounou (68′ Palestra), Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Scalvini (63′ Djimsiti), Ruggeri (55′ Ederson); Brescianini, Samardzic (55′ Lookman); Zaniolo (55′ De Ketelaere)
