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The Super Cup!
The UEFA Super Cup is an annual association football competition contested by the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. The competition is organized by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and is considered one of the most prestigious club football tournaments in the world.
Here are some interesting facts about the UEFA Super Cup:
- First edition: The first UEFA Super Cup was played in 1972, with Ajax winning the inaugural competition.
- Format: The competition is played as a single match, with the Champions League winner facing the Europa League winner.
- Location: The match is typically played at a neutral venue, with the host country rotating each year.
- Trophy: The winner receives the UEFA Super Cup trophy, which is a silver cup with a height of 55 cm and a diameter of 12 cm.
- Record winners: Real Madrid is the most successful team in the UEFA Super Cup, with 5 titles.
- Recent winners: The most recent winners are Bayern Munich (2020) and Sevilla (2020).
Some notable matches in the UEFA Super Cup history include:
- 2005: Liverpool vs. CSKA Moscow (Liverpool won 3-2)
- 2013: Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea (Bayern Munich won 5-4 in a penalty shootout)
- 2018: Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid (Atlético Madrid won 4-2 in a penalty shootout)
The UEFA Super Cup is a highly anticipated event in the football calendar, with many fans eagerly awaiting the match to see which team will emerge victorious!