Manchester City win the 2023 UEFA Super Cup: Key stats
Manchester City beat Sevilla on penalties to win the 2023 UEFA Super Cup. Sevilla went 1-0 ahead in the first half with a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri. City equalized in the second half through youngster Cole Palmer. The match went straight to penalties after 90 minutes and injury time. City prevailed 5-4 in the end to claim their maiden Super Cup.
A fourth trophy for City in 2023
City won a historic treble in the 2022-23 season, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League. And with the UEFA Super Cup, they have lifted their fourth trophy of 2023. Earlier this month, City lost the FA Community Shield tie against Arsenal.
15th trophy for Guardiola as City manager
Pep Guardiola became the first manager in European football history to complete the treble twice after guiding City to their maiden Champions League honor. Guardiola has now won his 15th trophy (including two Community Shields) as Man City manager since joining the club in 2016. Guardiola has also won five Premier League honors, two FA Cups, and four EFL Cups.
Guardiola scripts history
Guardiola has become the first manager to win the UEFA Super Cup with three different teams (Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Man City). Besides, he has equaled Carlo Ancelotti for the joint-most UEFA Super Cup honors (4).
Sevilla lose the Super Cup for the sixth time
Spanish side Sevilla have now lost the UEFA Super Cup on six occasions (2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023). Sevilla, who have claimed seven UEFA Europa League honors, have one Super Cup to show from seven attempts (2006).
How did the match pan out?
En-Nesyri put Sevilla ahead with a towering header. Sevilla goalkeeper Bono and his counterpart Ederson made some excellent saves thereafter. In the 63rd minute, Palmer rose at the far post to level with a looping header from Rodri's cross. During the penalty shootout, both sides converted their kicks before Nemanja Gudelj hit the bar for Sevilla.
