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In a scorching match against the Europa League champions, Manchester City showed resilience after their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal just 10 days before. Youssef En-Nesyri put Sevilla in the lead, but City fought back with a looping header from Cole Palmer, ending the game 1-1 after 90 minutes and leading to a penalty shootout.
Nemanja Gudelj’s shot off the crossbar allowed Pep Guardiola’s side to triumph 5-4 on penalties, making Guardiola the first manager to win the Super Cup with three different teams. This victory also equalled Carlo Ancelotti’s record of four competition victories as a coach.
Although City became the sixth English team to lift the trophy, they were given a tough challenge by Sevilla. En-Nesyri’s powerful first-half header put Sevilla in the lead, and they even had opportunities to score again in the second half. However, man of the match Cole Palmer equalised with a header, bringing hope to the City side.
Sevilla held off City’s late surge, but their luck ran out in the penalty shootout, marking their sixth straight Super Cup defeat. The match ended close to midnight and took place at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Greece.
Kevin De Bruyne was notably absent due to a hamstring injury that could potentially require surgery and keep him out for up to four months. Kyle Walker stepped up as captain in De Bruyne’s absence and received support from the City fans, who chanted their injured star’s name. City had some early chances, but Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made critical saves.
Guardiola provided instructions to recent signing Josko Gvardiol during a cooling break, but Sevilla capitalized and scored in the 25th minute. En-Nesyri’s header off a cross from Marcos Acuna put Sevilla in the lead. City struggled to break down Sevilla’s strong defensive line but had opportunities of their own.
Despite Sevilla’s missed chances, City’s defensive and offensive weaknesses were apparent throughout the match. However, Cole Palmer breathed new life into City’s game with a 63rd-minute header that beat Bounou. City gained momentum, but Sevilla maintained their resilience and work ethic.
The match ultimately went to penalties, where Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, leading to City’s celebration of their victory.
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