Bayern Munich joined their trophy list in 2020 by beating Sevilla 2–1 at the UEFA Super Cup on Thursday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
Javi Martinez in the right position at the right time to deliver the decisive purpose in extra time.
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Yassine Bounou fired a shot from David Alaba from a Corner of Bayern, but failed to transparent the danger in the 104th minute. As a result, Martínez had plenty of time to measure and position his headbutt in front of the Goalkeeper of Seville.
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Martinez’s long career at the Allianz Arena has been dubious to start the 2020–21 season, and Goal’s Kerry Hau said his return to Athletic Club still has obstacles to overcome.
If this is his last match for Bayern, the midfielder has made him count.
After winning their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and sixth European Cup, Bayern fell asleep on their laurels in their first match of the German season, defeating Schalke 8-0 At home.
Sevilla, on the other hand, had played a competitive fit since their 3–2 win over Inter Milan in the Europa League final on 21 August, but it was still difficult to break for Bayern.
Manuel Neuer had a great component, both figuratively and literally, in overtime: a mistake through Alaba allowed Sevilla to break the counterattack in the 87th minute, Youssef En-Nesyri on the brink and only Neuer to beat, but Bayern goalkeeper hurried. to defend against the shooting.
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In overtime, a goalkeeper addition and bad luck combined to deny En-Nesyri again. Neuer made the save at the nearest post and watched the ball drift away from the left post.
Bayern soon had to play after Lucas Ocampos gave Sevilla a 1-0 lead on penalties in the 13th minute.
The referee ruled that Alaba had committed a foul on Ivan Rakitic in the 18-yard penalty area, a resolution that was maintained after a video review. Ocampos sent Neuer to the other side with an eyeless shot in the left back corner.