Bacca recalls Supercoppa triumph, previews Juve game and gives thoughts on Milan | OneFootball

Carlos Bacca was a part of the last AC Milan team that won the Supercoppa Italiana, funnily enough against Juventus over eight years ago.

The 2016 Supercoppa was played on 23 December 2016 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar. Juventus were the defending Serie A champions, and because they won the Coppa Italia too, Milan qualified as cup runners-up.

Juve were the favourites going into the game but the Rossoneri won 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. It was Vincenzo Montella’s first and ultimately only trophy, and the last one until the 2021-22 Scudetto for the club.

Bacca did not score, but he remembers that victory on penalties well, brought about by Donnarumma’s brilliant save on Dybala and the decisive penalty scored by Pasalic. He spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about that night and his old club in general.

Even though eight years have passed, you remember that night in Doha well…

“How could I? That is probably the best memory of my experience with AC Milan. We played a great match against a strong opponent and we managed to beat them showing great heart.”

In that team was Locatelli, who will be playing against Milan tonight…

“Manuel was young, but he was destined to become the great player he is now. He started training with us after the youth team because Brocchi had seen qualities in him.

“He made the most of his chances and now he is showing his value with Juve and the national team. He is one of the midfielders who make the difference in Italian football.”

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Do you still hear from your team-mates from that side?

“I speak with Calabria with Donnarumma, Locatelli and Cutrone. They were great teammates and fantastic people. I wish Milan the best.”

What kind of match do you expect tonight?

“It’s tough because Motta’s team is tough and have not yet lost in the league. It will take a good performance, but I’m convinced that Milan can reach the final.”

Will you be in front of the TV too?

“If the training schedule with Atletico Junior de Barranquilla allows me… I always follow Milan and the Rossoneri have one more fan in Colombia.”

Are you disappointed with how this year has gone so far?

“If Milan don’t get results, it’s inevitable that the management will change coach. It’s part of the game… Conceiçao brings a new idea of ​​football that we hope will be successful and will relaunch Milan in the race to qualify for the Champions League.

“The biggest club in Italy must always have the objective of fighting for the Scudetto and participating in the Champions League.”

Any regrets about how your AC Milan adventure ended?

“No. Inside me I only have the pride of having worn the shirt of one of the most important clubs in the world. I’m sure I gave my all. And that Supercoppa is a really nice memory.”