Last week, we saw four Spanish clubs participate in the Super Cup tournament for millions of dollars and the pleasure of the Saudi football-loving royals. They got to see El Clasico, one of the most prominent fixtures in the world. Tonight, another juicy game is coming to the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh – Derby della Madonnina.Napoli in such a good form in Serie A, that Milan and Inter should try to make the most out of every chance for a trophy. The first one is the Supercoppa, the clash between last season’s champions Milan and the Coppa Italia winners Inter.AC Milan face Inter Milan tonight in the Italian Supercoppa.The game is being played in Saudi Arabia. 🇮🇹🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/gr9bXRMfok— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) January 18, 2023 The two Milanese clubs are as close as ever in the standings, with only one point separating them. However, it hasn’t been the perfect season for either side, and it’s unlikely the Serie A title will stay in Milano for a third year running. Milan is second on 38 points but is winless in their last three in all competitions. Rafael Leao remains the star man but hasn’t found the every-week consistency Milan hoped for at the beginning of the season, while Olivier Giroud is still a considerable force despite being 36. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6954597##Inter hoisted last season’s Supercoppa thanks to a memorable late winner from Alexis Sanchez. Simone Inzaghi’s side lacks the confidence and the consistency they boasted two seasons ago, but the win over league leaders Napoli early this month could be an indication of an uplift in form. You need all the impetus you can get ahead of the derby game.The two Italian greats will compete in the 234th Derby della Madonnina – with the Nerazzurri having won 85 and their Rossoneri rivals 79 – yet this marks only the second Supercoppa meeting between them. The first one came in 2011 and was won by Milan, thanks to goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Kevin-Prince Boateng.Harambee Stars plotting international return with friendlyKenyan son Divock Origi and veteran defender Simon Kjaer both returned from injury at the weekend, and the latter could be in contention to start. However, ex-Inter man Zlatan joins Rade Krunic, Ante Rebic and first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan on the sidelines once again.Meanwhile, Inter striker Romelu Lukaku took part in group training at the start of the week, hoping to be fit for tonight. However, club captain Samir Handanovic and midfielder Marcelo Brozovic have been ruled out by injury problems.Let’s give the Saudis a nice performance, shall we, boys?
