AC Milan Celebrates Triumphant Return to Italy – Exclusive Insights from Calabria and Leao
2025-01-07
Author: Ken Lee
AC Milan's Memorable Victory
The AC Milan squad is back on home soil after a monumental victory against Inter in the Supercoppa Italiana, where they showcased incredible resilience in a thrilling comeback. The match saw Inter take an early lead with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi, placing them 2-0 ahead. However, the Rossoneri rebounded spectacularly, with second-half goals from Theo Hernandez, Christian Pulisic, and a dramatic winner from Tammy Abraham in the dying moments, securing Milan’s 50th trophy in an unforgettable fashion.
Homecoming and Player Reactions
After landing this morning at Malpensa Airport following an overnight flight from Riyadh, the players were met by journalists eager to hear about their victorious journey. Among them, Captain Davide Calabria and star forward Rafael Leao took a moment to share their thoughts on the triumph.
Calabria expressed the emotional significance of bringing home the trophy, stating, "Having the cup with us gives this extra push to do well. Conceicao is an excellent coach who quickly demonstrated his ambitions. His willpower and determination are fundamental in achieving these successes."
Rafael Leao added, “This was truly a team effort; we all performed exceptionally well, and we are overjoyed with the victory. The arrival of our coach has infused us with a new energy, which has been palpable in our performance. We absolutely felt a positive shift since his joining.”
Looking Ahead
Fans are buzzing with excitement for what this win means for the season ahead, as Milan aims to build on this momentum. The players’ insights illustrate a strong camaraderie and renewed spirit within the team, which will be vital as they navigate their upcoming matches. With a 50th trophy now in their collection, Milan’s ambition to reclaim their dominance in Italian football seems more achievable than ever. Keep an eye out for their next league game – it's bound to be electrifying!