Manchester City Win First-Ever UEFA Super Cup
Manchester City won their first-ever UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, beating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties after the match was drawn 1-1 after extra time.
Man City vs Sevilla: Man City Win First-Ever UEFA Super Cup
The Man City vs Sevilla match was played in Athens, Greece, and was the annual meeting between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. City, the Champions League winners, took the lead in the 25th minute through Youssef En-Nesyri, but Cole Palmer equalized for City in the 63rd minute.
The match went to extra time, but neither team could find a winner, so the match was decided on penalties. City were perfect from the spot, with Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish, and Kyle Walker all scoring. Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj was the only player to miss, hitting the crossbar.
Man City vs Sevilla: Man City Beat Sevilla on Penalties
The win is City’s first UEFA Super Cup title, and it is a significant achievement for the club. City have now won 15 trophies under manager Pep Guardiola, including four Premier League titles, three League Cups, and two FA Cups.
The match was a close and exciting affair, with both teams creating chances. City had the better of the first half, but Sevilla came out stronger after the break. The match went to extra time after neither team could find a winner in normal time, and it was City who held their nerve in the penalty shootout to win the trophy.
Man City vs Sevilla: Gudelj Misses Crucial Penalty, City Win
The win is a boost for City as they prepare for the start of the new Premier League season. City will be looking to defend their title this season, and they will be hoping that this win can give them a confidence boost.
Some extra details about the match:
- The Man City vs Sevilla match was played in front of a crowd of 36,115, the largest crowd for a UEFA Super Cup match since 2017.
- City had 62% possession of the ball, but Sevilla had more shots on goal (13-10).
- City’s best chances came in the first half, when they hit the crossbar twice.
- Sevilla were the better team in the second half, but they were unable to convert their chances.
- The penalty shootout was evenly contested, but Ci
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