As the firework show ended, Lautaro Martínez carried the Supercoppa trophy over to supporters behind the goal. “C’è solo l’Inter,” played on the public address – “There’s only Inter” – and in the moment that anthem felt apt. The Nerazzurri have won this competition for three years running. Martínez has scored in the final every time.
Is that the right way to phrase it? All 35 Supercoppe before this one had been finals by default: a one-off game between Italy’s league and cup winners. This was the first edition to feature semi-finals, with the runners-up from each competition invited along for a showcase event in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
