UEFA Super Cup Wins

Lore & Background

Liverpool's victory meant they had won five competitions in five months, after winning the FA Cup, Football League Cup and UEFA Cup during the 2000–01 season and the FA Charity Shield at the start of the current season. Manager Gérard Houllier congratulated his players: 'I must congratulate the players for what they achieved in these six months. We know we are not perfect and we will continue to improve. But the team have shown they possess the winning edge, and this is what we have tried to develop.' Man of the match Michael Owen received a £10,000 cheque from match sponsors Carlsberg to be forwarded to a charity of his choice.

Reader's Guide

Liverpool took the lead in the first half when John Arne Riise scored. They extended their lead before half-time when Emile Heskey scored. Liverpool scored immediately after the start of the second half to lead 3–0 after Michael Owen scored. Hasan Salihamidžić and Carsten Jancker scored in the second half, but Liverpool held out to win 3–2.

Did You Know?

• Bayern Munich were appearing in the Super Cup for the third time; their two previous appearances in 1975 and 1976 had ended in defeat.
• Liverpool were appearing in their fourth Super Cup; they won in 1977, and lost in 1978 and 1984.
• Both Bayern and Liverpool beat Spanish teams in the finals of the competitions: Bayern defeated Valencia 5–4 on penalties, Liverpool beat Alavés 5–4.
• Watched by a crowd of 13,824.