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With a brace from Denzel Dumfries, who scored two fantastic goals, Inter secured victory against Atalanta, advancing to the final where they await the winner of Juventus vs. AC Milan. Inter Milan became the first finalist of the Italian Super Cup. Demonstrating clear football superiority in the semifinals, they defeated Atalanta—a victory that also carried symbolic weight in relation to Serie A, as the two teams are vying for the top spot. Atalanta currently leads with 41 points, while Inter sits in third with 40. The match took place at Al-Awwal Park in Saudi Arabia. Inter started strong, applying constant pressure and creating dangerous opportunities, pinning Atalanta in their half. Meanwhile, Atalanta’s defense, supported by key saves from their goalkeeper and a few counterattacks, managed to keep the game scoreless until halftime. Dumfries Shines in the Second Half Just four minutes into the second half, the breakthrough came. Following a corner kick, the ball remained active in Atalanta’s penalty area after a header from Yann Aurel Bisseck. Denzel Dumfries controlled the ball with his head and executed a spectacular combination of a scissor kick and bicycle kick, sending the ball past the helpless goalkeeper for the opening goal. In the 61st minute, Dumfries struck again. Inter launched a counterattack that the Dutch defender supported all the way from his own penalty area to the edge of Atalanta’s box. There, he unleashed a first-time shot that took a slight deflection off a defender attempting to block the effort. The powerful strike hit the crossbar and bounced into the net, sealing his brace in style. Inter Awaits Their Final Opponent The match concluded 2-0 in favor of Inter, securing their spot in the Super Cup final. They now await the winner of the semifinal clash between Juventus and AC Milan. Regardless of the outcome, the final promises to be an exciting showdown, with Inter poised and ready for the challenge.

Crucial match in LaLiga that may result in a new momentary leader of Spain. This is the pending match between Valencia and Real Madrid on date 12; this game had to be postponed until today, January 3, due to the meteorological phenomenon known as “DANA” that hit the region of Valencia at the end of October. Undoubtedly, this is an unbeatable opportunity for the “Galacticos” to raise their hand in search of the league title, since with 40 points in second place, they aspire to reach 43 units, surpassing Atletico Madrid, which remains first with 41 points. It is worth mentioning that “Atleti” still has one game in hand (18 games), so Real Madrid would be two points ahead with their 19 corresponding games, if they win their match against the “Murciélagos” of Valencia. The game is scheduled for today at 2 p.m. CST. Imagen portada: X (@realmadrid)

FC Barcelona faces the potential loss of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor due to registration issues. In Olmo’s case, the club risks losing a €48 million investment because of a release clause. Olmo and Pau Víctor, Unregistered for LaLiga Barcelona’s year began with challenges, as unresolved legal issues from late 2024 escalated on January 1, 2025. Both Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor lost their registration with LaLiga, rendering them ineligible to play during the second half of the 2024-25 season. Dani Olmo: A Loss Beyond the Pitch The situation with the Euro-winning midfielder is especially concerning. Barcelona invested €48 million to acquire Olmo, but a release clause in his contract allows him to leave as a free agent. While Olmo has expressed his desire to remain with the club, failure to resolve this issue could force his departure, with Premier League clubs already showing interest in signing him for free. According to the Spanish Football Federation, Barcelona has until January 3 to restore the players’ registration. Despite this, the club has remained silent on the matter. Olmo attended training as usual on January 1, but his official status in LaLiga remains unresolved. To address the financial requirements for Olmo’s registration, Barcelona has expedited payments for the VIP suites at the new Spotify Camp Nou. The funds, gathered by January 3, aim to provide LaLiga with a financial guarantee. However, the case’s resolution depends on its legal interpretation. Pau Víctor’s Future Unlike Olmo, Pau Víctor is expected to remain with Barcelona but may not play in LaLiga until the issue is resolved. The club’s best option appears to be loaning him out for the remainder of the season. This complicated start to 2025 highlights Barcelona’s ongoing financial and regulatory challenges, raising questions about the club’s management and future.