Thu Jan 02 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Inter Milan Favored in Supercoppa Semi-Final Clash Against Atalanta
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – Defending champions Inter Milan will face Serie A leaders Atalanta in the first semi-final of the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh. Inter, winners of the last three Supercoppa titles, enter the match on an eight-game winning streak across all competitions, trailing league leaders Atalanta and Napoli by just one point. However, injuries to key defenders Benjamin Pavard and Francesco Acerbi leave manager Simone Inzaghi with a weakened backline. Matteo Darmian is also a doubt.
Atalanta, currently undefeated in their last 13 Serie A matches, will be without top scorer Mateo Retegui and Juan Cuadrado due to injury. Despite their impressive domestic form, Atalanta are yet to win the Supercoppa Italiana.
Inter’s likely starting XI will see Yann Bisseck and Stefan de Vrij partnering Alessandro Bastoni in defense, while Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez lead the attack. Atalanta are expected to field Charles De Ketelaere in attack in Retegui’s absence. The match promises a thrilling encounter between two of Serie A’s top teams.
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