Leão Praises Conceição After Milan's Super Cup Triumph

AC Milan secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Inter Milan in the Italian Super Cup final, with Rafael Leão playing a pivotal role in the comeback. Introduced in the second half, Leão’s dynamic performance turned the tide in Milan’s favor, overturning a two-goal deficit to claim the trophy.

Leão was directly involved in all three goals, winning the free-kick that led to Theo Hernandez’s strike, contributing to the build-up for Christian Pulisic’s equalizer, and assisting Tammy Abraham’s stoppage-time winner. His contributions underscored his importance to Milan’s attack under newly appointed head coach Sérgio Conceição.

Speaking after the match, Leão praised Conceição’s immediate impact on the team. 'What he has done in only a few days is incredible,' Leão remarked. 'I felt the energy that everyone needed. The change is visible on and off the field, and this mentality helped us win and achieve what we managed today.'

Conceição, who took over shortly before the Super Cup final, has been credited with revitalizing Milan’s tactical discipline and morale. The Portuguese manager’s influence was evident as Milan displayed determination and resilience against their city rivals. 'With him, we never give up,' Leão added. 'I know the coach will push me to be my best, and I’ll do everything to support his vision.'

This victory not only marked Milan’s first major trophy under Conceição but also set a positive tone for the remainder of the season. Players like Leão appear to be thriving under the new leadership, as Milan looks to build on this success in their Serie A and European campaigns.