Bayern Munich added to their UEFA Champions League success as they overcame Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest on Thursday evening.
The Spaniards actually hit the front early on, with Lucas Ocampos striking from the penalty spot following a foul on Ivan Rakitic by David Alaba. Leon Goretzka equalised for Bayern before half-time, with the seemingly outgoing Javi Martinez striking the decisive blow with a powerful header in extra-time.
Here are five things we learnt from the game:
Sevilla spurn late chances to claim victory
But for all of Sevilla s success in the UEFA Europa League recently, they still have only lifted one Super Cup title, losing the most matches in the competition s history with five.
That run really should have ended in Budapest …
Had he been foreign he d have attracted much more interest, even if he remains one of the top Italian youngsters, Orgnoni told MilanNews.it.
We ve had many shows of interest from foreign teams, with enquiries from Spain and one from Germany, but Patrick wants to keep doing well for Milan.
We expect Cutrone to have the same chances in 2019 that he had last year. After that, it ll be up to him to do well on the field with his performances, goals and, possibly, awards.
There s a lot of talk of new strikers, but we never talk about them. We know that the club must work to improve the team, but we ve never been afraid, not even when Higuain arrived.
He s grown a lot working alongside Higuain. Pipita remains one of the best strikers in the world.
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With the U21 European Championship semi-finals getting underway later in the week, it will be South America that steals most of Monday’s attention.
So, for those of you looking to place a Monday flutter, we have created your ultimate Brazilian betting double.
22:00 Mirassol vs Ituano
While Mirassol might have only made their Serie B return this season, Monday’s hosts have continued to impress many across Brazil’s second-tier in 2023. Skyrocketing their way into the top-six and with some in their camp even dreaming of the chance to make another genuine promotion charge, Ricardo Catala’s men should be smelling the chance to make a statement here.
Although Monday’s hosts might have been disappointed after only collecting a 1-1 draw away at Sao …
Mohamed Salah s late goal gave Liverpool the lead before Darwin Nunez s stoppage-time sealer secured a 2-0 win over Napoli to give Jurgen Klopp victory in his 400th game in charge, ending the visitors unbeaten start to the campaign.
Both sides were already assured of a place in the knockout stages of the competition, with only a four-goal winning margin enough to see Liverpool usurp Napoli in top spot.
The Reds managed two late strikes courtesy of Salah and Nunez, with Salah scrambling one over the line in the 85th minute after Alex Meret just about kept out substitute Nunez s header.
Nunez added a second from the final act of the match as Napoli, who earlier had a Leo Ostigard effort ruled out for offside, saw their unbeaten run ended at 17 matches – though st…
Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has labelled Roberto Mancini as autocratic and says the Carlos Tevez saga would never have happened in his tenure.
Hughes was axed by City in December 2009 following the arrival of new club owner Sheikh Mansour.
Mancini was then appointed as his successor, and the former boss gave his frank assessment of the Italian ahead of Sunday s top-of-the-table Manchester derby.
I don t know the guy personally but looking at (Mancini) from outside he comes across as autocratic, Hughes told the Daily Telegraph.
It s either his way or the highway.
I m not sure he indulges players; tries to get to know players or understands players, I m not sure he s that type of manager.
He looks very focused and very d…
Benfica are reportedly looking to cash in on striker Javier Saviola in the January transfer window.
The Argentina international has been linked with the exit door at the Estadio da Luz after finding himself behind Oscar Cardozo and Rodrigo in the club s pecking order.
Benfica have the option to extend Saviola s contract, which expires at the end of the season, by one year.
But with the Argentine having so far made just nine starting appearances this season, Record have reported they want to part company with the 29-year-old in January to prevent losing him for free in the off-season.
Villarreal have been suggested as an interested party, as the La Liga outfit are in the market for a replacement for Giuseppe Rossi, who will be sidelined for six months wit…
Moussa Sissoko says making a move to Real Madrid would be the completion of a dream.
The Newcastle United midfielder has been linked with a transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu after impressing for France in their run to the final of Euro 2016.
Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League last season, but are still reportedly demanding €40million if they are to sell the 26-year-old.
Sissoko who has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain is flattered by interest from Madrid, but knows a move is not a certainty.
That s flattering, he said to L Equipe about the prospect of a move to Madrid. Who would not be flattered by the interest of the best clubs in the world?
It s simple when you are young and you start playing football, your dream is …
Mexico coach Miguel Herrera said Javier Hernandez should leave Manchester United, with the striker s career in limbo.
With reports suggesting United manager Louis van Gaal has told the 26-year-old his services are no longer required at Old Trafford, national boss Herrera has claimed Hernandez would be better off elsewhere regardless.
The 66-time Mexico international made four substitute appearances for his country at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, scoring once.
Herrera insisted Hernandez has something to offer a club in Europe now he is seemingly surplus to requirements at United after joining the club in 2010.
Hernandez has been linked with three-time reigning Serie A champions Juventus a switch Herrera would approve of.
I think [Hernandez] needs…
After just one season at Borussia Dortmund, Ousmane Dembele has been hand-picked by Barcelona as a replacement for Neymar.
Dembele joined Barca on Friday in a move that could end up reaching €147million, the 20-year-old just one of many French youngsters to have quickly emerged and made a name for themselves in recent times.
With just seven France caps to his name, Dembele has yet to fully establish himself on the international stage.
The same can be said of many of the brightest prospects and here we look at eight other players who could join Dembele in forming a golden generation for France.
Benvingut !
¡Bienvenido Dembélé!
Welcome Dembélé!
Bienvenue Dembélé!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
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Having failed to defeat Georgia on the road, Republic of Ireland now need to defeat Serbia if they want to remain in a good position to qualify for the tournament finals. The Eagles, on the other hand, would probably settle for one point considering they would remain two points clear at the top with just two games to go.
Republic of Ireland
have done really well over the last couple of years, proving their worth at the Euro 2016 finals before enjoying a bright start to the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, but they cannot afford to relax just yet. Three successive draws have seriously damaged their hopes of finishing top of the group, and we have to say that the Irish were quite fortunate to take one poi…