Inter Milan will face Bologna in a heavily anticipated Supercoppa Italiana semi-final showdown on Friday.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri headed to Saudi Arabia seeking revenge for last year’s heartbreak.

Inter looked well on course to reach the Supercoppa final last season, only for AC Milan to pull off a sensational second-half comeback.

However, avenging last year’s upset will not be the only source of motivation.

Indeed, manager Cristian Chivu will be keen to impress on his touchline debut in the competition.

Inter Milan Head into Supercoppa Italiana Driven by Revenge

Lautaro Martinez Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Chivu will put Inter’s Supercoppa charge into the safe hands of Lautaro Martinez.

Fresh off a match-winning performance against Genoa, El Toro will captain his side against Bologna in Riyadh.

Lautaro has scored in his last three domestic appearances, setting himself up perfectly for this high-stakes fixture.

Meanwhile, Nicolo Barella has returned to form after a rough patch, re-establishing himself as Inter’s key midfielder.

Furthermore, with Hakan Calhanoglu absent due to injury, Barella will shoulder added responsibility in the engine room.