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Inter Milan, the reigning Supercoppa Italiana champions, are vying for a spot in the final as they face off against Atalanta in the semi-final clash at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Thursday night. Simone Inzaghi’s side, currently third in the Serie A standings, will need to summon their best form to overcome the formidable Atalanta.
Atalanta, the reigning UEFA Europa League champions, have been in scintillating shape, sitting atop the Serie A standings with 41 points. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has displayed exceptional consistency and resilience, with their sole recent blemish being a narrow 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
As Inter Milan seeks to defend their Supercoppa Italiana crown, they will need to leverage their squad depth and strategic brilliance to overcome the opposition. Atalanta, meanwhile, will aim to dismantle Inter’s dominance and cement their own legacy.
African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman is poised to hit a milestone 100 games for Atalanta should he play a role as expected in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final clash. Lookman has flourished under Gasperini’s guidance, contributing 44 goals and 24 assists in 99 appearances for the club.
This season, the 27-year-old has maintained an impressive form, registering 12 goals and six assists in 21 matches. His remarkable performances have solidified his reputation as one of the most impactful forwards in Serie A and Europe.
Lookman played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph last season and is now determined to guide the team toward another shot at silverware. He will be eager to help his side avenge the 4-0 defeat suffered against Inter earlier in the season and make a decisive impact in their quest for glory.
