The clash of Italian football giants is set to ignite the New Year with the 2025 Supercoppa Italiana, featuring Juventus and Milan. The semifinal match will take place on January 3, 2025, at 20:00 local time, at the breathtaking Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This competition promises to be the first official test of the year, allowing both teams to seek redemption following underwhelming performances this season.
Fans can catch all the action live on Canale 5, the network with exclusive broadcasting rights for the Supercoppa Italiana 2024, and via streaming on Mediaset Infinity. Notably, Mediaset is channeling its full resources to cover this prestigious event, including pre-game and post-game shows filled with expert analysis and commentary.
This year’s Supercoppa Italiana operates under a new four-team format, with Inter and Atalanta also vying for the championship title. The climax of the tournament will be reached with the final scheduled for January 6, 2025. The semi-final matchups follow last year's successful broadcasting experience, which attracted over 15.3 million viewers across various matches.
Historically, matches between Juventus and Milan have been fiercely contested. With 226 meetings total, Juventus holds the edge with 88 victories compared to Milan's 65. Both teams are eager to start the year on a high note, likely bringing their best players to the pitch. Juventus, managed by Thiago Motta, has promised to show resilience, especially following their struggles earlier this season.
The teams' respective lineups have been the subject of much scrutiny. For Juventus, the predicted formation is 4-2-3-1 with players like Vlahovic leading the attack. Meanwhile, Milan’s anticipated 4-3-3 formation, featuring stars like Maignan and Pulisic, indicates the thrilling competition fans can expect.
For those outside Italy hoping to witness the match, Mediaset Infinity can be accessed through VPN services like NordVPN, allowing international fans to catch the action live from anywhere. This accessibility amplifies the anticipation, as viewers can enjoy the showdown as if they were at home.
With the stakes high and each club aiming to capture the first trophy of the year, the atmosphere promises to be electric. Fans are already speculating on which team will leverage its historical intensity and tactical prowess to gain the upper hand. Will Juventus continue its successful run against Milan, or can the Rossoneri capitalize on their chances under new management to reverse the trend? Sports enthusiasts are waiting with bated breath for kickoff.