Chelsea is crowned champion after a tiebreaker victory over Villarreal

Chelsea has won the UEFA Super Cup, which is awarded to the Champions League and Europa League’s best two teams. As expected, the match was decided in a tiebreaker, and the extra-time match finished in a 1-1 tie. Chelsea won the title with a 6-5 win over Villarreal in a penalty shootout.

From the outset of the contest against Villarreal in Belfast, Chelsea was aggressive. According to the number of attacks starting from the ball position, the side took the lead in 28 minutes. Hakim Jiyash signed his name on the Haweats pass sheet.

Villarreal came back strongly after falling down in the contest. Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute to stop forward Bulle Diya’s assault. During the first half, Alberto Morono’s effort hit the crossbar, denying Inai Emery’s side a goal.

In the second half, Villarreal scored the required goal. The Spanish club equalized in the 63rd minute, thanks to a goal from Gerado Moreno, who was assisted by Bulle Dia.

During the injury time of the game, Marco Alonso’s attempt went wide of the mark, and Chelsea were denied a goal. In the match, there will be extra time. When the score was 1-1, a tiebreaker was used to determine the winner of the game.

Chelsea’s penalty was saved by Villarreal. In the Haves, Sergio Asenjo missed a goal. Chelsea’s substitute goalkeeper Kepa blocked Villarreal’s second penalty attempt. The sudden death’s fate is sealed after a 4-4 tie in the first five shots. With a sixth attempt from Villarreal captain Raul Albiol, Spanish goalkeeper Kepa stopped Chelsea 6-5. Chelsea was the champion at the start of the season.

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