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Super Cup: Bayern Munich 2-1 Sevilla (AET) - Javi Martinez scores extra-time winner

By Phil McNultyChief football writer
Bayern Munich have won four trophies in 2020
Bayern Munich have won four trophies in 2020

Bayern Munich were taken to extra time by a durable and resilient Sevilla in front 15,180 fans in Budapest before adding the Uefa Super Cup to their Champions League trophy.

The showpiece was watched by supporters inside the 67,000-capacity Puskas Arena, the first major European match to allow fans since the coronavirus pandemic forced the game into lockdown.

And they witnessed a hard-fought encounter which saw Sevilla take the lead from the penalty spot on 13 minutes when Lucas Ocampos scored an outrageous "no look" penalty after Ivan Rakitic was bundled over by David Alaba.

Bayern equalised before the break, Leon Goretzka scoring from Robert Lewandowski's superb touch, with both sides having opportunities to win after the break.

Lewandowski and Leroy Sane saw goals chalked off for Bayern but the biggest chance fell to Sevilla substitute Youssef En-Nesyri in the closing moments, seeing his shot touched away by Manuel Neuer with only the keeper to beat.

Bayern, who last lost in December 2019, clinched victory with substitute Javi Martinez's 104th-minute header after Sevilla keeper Yassine Bounou could only push out Alaba's shot.

Bayern's winning machine rolls on

Martinez
Substitute Javi Martinez scored the winner in extra time

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.

Fans
Uefa allowed fans into the stadium as part of a test event in Budapest

Line-ups

Bayern Munich

Formation 4-2-3-1

  • 1Neuer
  • 5Pavard
  • 4Süle
  • 27AlabaBooked at 11minsSubstituted forBoatengat 112'minutes
  • 21HernándezBooked at 90minsSubstituted forMartínez Aguinagaat 99'minutes
  • 18GoretzkaSubstituted forDaviesat 99'minutes
  • 6Kimmich
  • 7Gnabry
  • 25Müller
  • 10SanéSubstituted forTolissoat 70'minutes
  • 9Lewandowski

Substitutes

  • 8Martínez Aguinaga
  • 11Cuisance
  • 14Zirkzee
  • 17Boateng
  • 19Davies
  • 24Tolisso
  • 26Ulreich
  • 30Fein
  • 35Nübel
  • 40Tillman
  • 41Richards
  • 42Musiala

Sevilla

Formation 4-3-3

  • 13Bono
  • 16Navas
  • 12KoundéBooked at 55mins
  • 20Diego Carlos
  • 18EscuderoBooked at 119mins
  • 8JordánBooked at 45minsSubstituted forVázquezat 94'minutes
  • 25RegesBooked at 70mins
  • 10RakiticSubstituted forTorresat 56'minutes
  • 7Fernández SaezSubstituted forGudeljat 73'minutes
  • 9L de JongSubstituted forEn-Nesyriat 56'minutes
  • 5Ocampos

Substitutes

  • 1Vaclik
  • 3Gómez
  • 6Gudelj
  • 11El Haddadi
  • 14Rodríguez
  • 15En-Nesyri
  • 19Acuña
  • 21Torres
  • 22Vázquez
  • 24Fernández
  • 29Gil
  • 31Díaz
Referee:
Anthony Taylor
Attendance:
15,180

Match Stats

Home TeamBayern MunichAway TeamSevilla
Possession
Home64%
Away36%
Shots
Home25
Away6
Shots on Target
Home7
Away5
Corners
Home11
Away6
Fouls
Home15
Away17

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, FC Bayern München 2, Sevilla 1.

  2. Post update

    Second Half Extra Time ends, FC Bayern München 2, Sevilla 1.

  3. Post update

    Attempt missed. Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.

  4. Booking

    Sergio Escudero (Sevilla) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  5. Post update

    Thomas Müller (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  6. Post update

    Foul by Sergio Escudero (Sevilla).

  7. Post update

    Foul by Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern München).

  8. Post update

    Jesús Navas (Sevilla) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  9. Post update

    Attempt missed. Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Thomas Müller.

  10. Post update

    Alphonso Davies (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  11. Post update

    Foul by Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla).

  12. Substitution

    Substitution, FC Bayern München. Jérôme Boateng replaces David Alaba.

  13. Post update

    Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  14. Post update

    Foul by Diego Carlos (Sevilla).

  15. Post update

    Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Jesús Navas.

  16. Post update

    Foul by Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München).

  17. Post update

    Franco Vázquez (Sevilla) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  18. Post update

    Offside, FC Bayern München. David Alaba tries a through ball, but Thomas Müller is caught offside.

  19. Post update

    Attempt missed. Thomas Müller (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Corentin Tolisso with a cross.

  20. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Alphonso Davies (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Javi Martínez.

Scores, Results & Fixtures

Thursday 24th September 2020