The upcoming Supercoppa Italiana features a highly anticipated semi-final between Napoli and AC Milan. Both teams are set to clash tonight in Riyadh at 19:00 GMT. The match’s outcome could hinge on penalty shoot-outs, given both teams’ struggles from the penalty spot.
Supercoppa Italiana Format
The EA Sports FC Super Cup rules dictate that matches will resolve within 90 minutes. If no winner emerges, the teams will proceed directly to penalties without extra time.
Match Details
- Date: Tonight
- Time: 19:00 GMT
- Venue: Riyadh
Napoli and AC Milan’s Penalty Records
Both Napoli and AC Milan have a history of poor performance in penalty situations. Careful selection of penalty takers is crucial for success. Here’s a closer look at how each team has fared:
Napoli’s Penalty Takers
- Rasmus Hojlund: Missed his only penalty at Napoli.
- Scott McTominay: Converted one penalty for Scotland in March 2025.
- Matteo Politano: Scored 10 out of 14 attempts.
- Noa Lang: Converted 7 out of 9 attempts.
- David Neres: Missed his attempt in a shoot-out against Cagliari.
- Kevin De Bruyne: Best current taker, scored all three attempts this season.
AC Milan’s Penalty Performers
- Christian Pulisic: Missed 2 out of 15 penalties.
- Luka Modric: Scored 24 out of 30 in his career.
- Christopher Nkunku: Missed 3 out of 15 attempts.
- Adrien Rabiot: Has not taken a penalty during regular matches.
- Alexis Saelemaekers: Also has no experience in taking penalties during matches.
- Rafael Leao: Converted both attempts this season, with a career total of 4 out of 5.
As the semi-final approaches, both teams need to hone their strategies for penalty kicks. With their histories in mind, selecting reliable penalty takers will be essential for advancing to the final.
