Manchester City held their nerve to beat Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout and win the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history after an enthralling game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.
The first nine spot-kicks of the shootout were all converted on Wednesday but Sevilla defender Nemanja Gudelj struck his penalty against the crossbar to hand victory to Man City, who lost on penalties to Arsenal in England’s Community Shield 10 days ago.
It was the 15th trophy won by Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola’s reign which started in 2016 and made up for the recent loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
European champions City were far from their slick best, but hit back to force the game to penalties through Cole Palmer’s header.
Pep Guardiola has bemoaned his side’s lack of preparation for the new season and it showed under the baking heat in the Greek capital.