2023-08-16 21:15:00
Manchester City won the European Super Cup against Sevilla, played on Wednesday in Piraeus, Greece. The two teams having failed to decide in 90 minutes (1-1), the Skyblues triumphed on penalties (5-4) to win the trophy for the first time in their history.
Manchester City started without their metronome Kevin De Bruyne, after his coach announced on Tuesday that the Red Devil would be out for several months following an injury suffered against Burnley on Friday. Pep Guardiola had therefore chosen to count on Cole Palmer, in particular, as well as on the newcomer Mateo Kovacic in his midfield. Another choice recruit, Josko Gvardiol, compensated for the absence of Ruben Dias in central defense.
The goalkeepers, Ederson for City and Bounou for Sevilla, stood out throughout the game by fending off attempts by opposing attackers. The former was particularly decisive on several occasions in front of En-Nesyri, but he was unable to do anything when the Moroccan headed a cross from Acuna to propel the ball into the back of the net (0-1, 25th).
Grealish on the left and Palmer on the right were bounding on the wings of the Skyblues, while Haaland seemed difficult to reach in the axis. And it was from Palmer that came the deliverance, the 21-year-old Englishman dropping the ball with his head over Bounou on a service from Rodri (1-1, 63rd).
In the last twenty minutes, City took the lead over their opponent, although Sevilla knew how to be dangerous on the counter and on crosses. The two clubs, however, failed to decide, and headed for the penalty shootout. After nine shots, Gudelj sent his attempt to the crossbar, giving the victory to the English.
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