Manchester City Wins UEFA Super Cup in Penalty Shootout Against Sevilla
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Manchester City won the 2023 UEFA Super Cup by defeating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties in Piraeus, Greece. The match, which marked the traditional curtain-raiser for the European season, saw Manchester City add the UEFA Super Cup to their Champions League title.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, with En Nesyri scoring for Sevilla and Palmer equalizing for Manchester City. The match then went into a penalty shootout, in which Nemanja Gudelj missed the decisive penalty for Sevilla, making him the culprit for the La Liga side.
This marks the first time in history that Manchester City has won the UEFA Super Cup. The triumph is a noteworthy accomplishment for the team led by Pep Guardiola, who aim to continue their triumphs from the previous season in the Champions League.
Both teams played impressively and created chances throughout the match in a closely contested contest. Yet, Manchester City exuded their composure during the shootout to clinch the win and raise the UEFA Super Cup.
After defeating Sevilla on penalties, Manchester City were crowned champions of the UEFA Super Cup 2023. Winning the final is a meaningful triumph, complementing their success from the previous season in the Champions League.