Denzel Dumfries became Inter Milan’s hero with a dazzling second-half brace, securing a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in Riyadh and booking their spot in the Italian Super Cup final! 🌟 The Nerazzurri will now face either Juventus or AC Milan for the trophy, aiming to clinch it for the fourth consecutive year.
🏟️ The first half was a battle of keepers: Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi stole the show with jaw-dropping saves, including a double stop against Lautaro Martinez and Federico Dimarco. But Inter turned up the heat after halftime—Dumfries broke the deadlock with a cheeky overhead kick from close range! 💥
Atalanta subbed in big guns Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere, but Inter’s Dutch star struck again on the counter, blasting a rocket into the top corner off the crossbar. 🚀 Defender Alessandro Bastoni praised Dumfries post-match: \"Individual talent must shine… today Denzel did just this.\"
Despite Martinez missing a late sitter, Inter’s defense held firm. Will they make history this weekend? All eyes are on the final! 🏆⚡
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Dumfries' double fires Inter to Super Cup final with win over Atalanta
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