Inter Milan defeated Napoli 1-0 in the Italian Super Cup on Monday at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Lautaro Martínez’s late goal secured Inter Milan’s third consecutive championship and their eighth Super Cup title.
The first half saw Inter Milan’s dominance, with Lautaro Martínez initially scoring at the 37th minute.
However, the goal was disallowed due to an offside call following Marcus Thuram’s low cross.
In the second half, Napoli’s defense held strong until Giovanni Simeone received his second yellow card in the 59th minute, leading to his dismissal.
Despite the numerical advantage, Inter Milan struggled to find the back of the net.
The breakthrough came when Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s cross found Lautaro, who ensured the victory and trophy for Inter with a precise finish.
Background
The Italian Super Cup, officially known as the Supercoppa Italiana, is an annual football match in Italy.
It is contested by the winners of the Serie A league and the Coppa Italia in the previous season.
The competition typically marks the kick-off of the Italian football season, featuring a face-off between the league champions and national cup holders.
Established in 1988, the Italian Super Cup has become a prestigious fixture in Italian football, celebrated for its intense matchups.
The venue for the Super Cup varies, with some matches played in Italy and others in international locations, bringing Italian football to a global audience.
Upcoming fixtures for Inter Milan include:
- Fiorentina (Away) on January 28 at 16:45 Brasília time in the Italian Championship, broadcast live on ESPN via Star+.
- Juventus (Home) on February 4 at 16:45 Brasília time in the Italian Championship, also live on ESPN via Star+.
- Roma (Away) on February 10 at 14:00 Brasília time, with live broadcast on ESPN via Star+.
Napoli’s forthcoming matches are:
- Lazio (Away) on January 28 at 14:00 Brasília time in the Italian Championship, live on ESPN via Star+.
- Hellas Verona (Home) on February 4 at 11:00 Brasília time, again live on ESPN via Star+.
- Milan (Away) on February 11 at 16:45 Brasília time, with the match broadcast live on ESPN via Star+.