Bayern Munich has won the UEFA Super Cup on Thursday in Budapest with a late goal from substitute Javi Martinez to beat Sevilla 2-1.
In a match that featured the Champions League winners against the Europa League winners, it was the Bavarians who came from behind to win it in extra time.
After Lucas Ocampos’ opening goal in the 13th minute from a penalty kick, Bayern began to dominate possession and shots, though they weren’t as convincing in front of goal as they were in Friday’s 8-0 win over Schalke.
It was Leon Goretzka’s equalizer in the 34th minute that forced extra time as Javi Martinez headed home the winner in the 104th minute.
The victory for Bayern was their 23rd straight, stretching the club’s unbeaten streak to 28 games.
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Bayern’s winning machine rolls on
Bayern Munich had to dig deep for victory but there is a fierce conviction in Hansi Flick’s side that made this win almost inevitable, despite another mammoth effort from Sevilla, who had that great chance late on through En-Nesyri.
The European champions, who left the likes of Alphonso Davies out of their starting line-up, looked a little ring rusty despite opening their defence of the Bundesliga with an 8-0 romp against Schalke.
There were still glimpses of the class and threat of Lewandowski and the pace and directness Sane will bring after his move from Manchester City.
Bayern have the look of a relentless, hungry, winning machine and will once again represent a huge threat to their rivals as they prepare to defend the Champions League crown they won against Paris St-Germain.
This victory makes it 32 games unbeaten in all competitions for the treble winners, while they ended Sevilla’s own 21-game unbeaten run.
It was a game with atmosphere as fans returned to the big European occasion, albeit in vastly reduced numbers and also observing social distancing, wearing masks and undergoing temperature checks before the game.
The decision did not win unanimous approval, with opposition from some local officials in Budapest to the game being staged with fans.
It did add atmosphere as fans of both clubs were in attendance despite the rise in coronavirus cases around Europe, with Bayern fans even indulging in some of the traditional baiting in an attempt to Ocampos off as he prepared to take his penalty.
One thing remained unchanged – Bayern Munich ended up lifting the silverware.
