Riyadh, January 4, 2025 – Inter Milan booked their spot in the final of the Italian Super Cup after a dominant 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the semi-final, held on January 3 at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. The match marked the second year in a row that the prestigious tournament is being held in Saudi Arabia, and it was Inter Milan’s clinical display in the second half that sealed their progression to the final.
The match remained goalless through the first 45 minutes, but it was Inter’s Denzel Dumfries who broke the deadlock early in the second half. In the 49th minute, Dumfries rose to meet a well-delivered cross, heading past Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso to give Inter a crucial lead. Just 12 minutes later, the Dutch full-back doubled his tally and effectively put the game to bed, finishing off a well-worked team move with a calm strike to make it 2-0.
Inter Milan's dominance in the match was evident, with manager Simone Inzaghi’s side controlling possession and stifling any attacking threat from Atalanta. Despite a few flashes of danger, Atalanta, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, struggled to break down Inter’s disciplined defense, and their hopes of a comeback were gradually extinguished as the match wore on.
Dumfries’ brace was a fitting reward for a determined performance by the Nerazzurri, who now await the winner of the second semi-final between AC Milan and Juventus. The final, scheduled for next Monday, promises to be an exciting encounter, with both Milan clubs boasting rich histories in the competition.
This victory adds to Inter Milan's ever-growing ambitions this season, and with their place in the final secured, they will look to capture another Italian Super Cup trophy, having previously won the competition in 2008 and 2010. As for Atalanta, while disappointed with the result, they will take solace in their strong performance throughout the tournament, despite falling short in this crucial encounter.
The Italian Super Cup final is fast shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle, as Serie A’s two most successful teams of the 21st century, AC Milan and Juventus, prepare to clash for the coveted title.
