Manchester City Secures First UEFA Super Cup Victory in Dramatic Shootout
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Manchester City won their first UEFA Super Cup after clinching the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup last season.
With the match against Sevilla tied (1-1) after 90 minutes, a penalty shootout was needed to determine the winner. The citizens triumphed 5-4, with Gudelj, a former Sporting player, missing the fifth and decisive penalty.
In a high-quality final played under scorching 30-degree heat in Athens, the Spanish team, accustomed to this competition due to their numerous Europa League titles, took the lead at the 25th minute with an unstoppable header by El Nesyri. This came after a precise wide cross from Marcus Acuña, also a former Sporting player.
However, Acuña would later miss Cole Palmer (what a player!), who elegantly headed in the equalizer in t...