2016 UEFA Super Cup
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3–2 after extra time.
The 2016 UEFA Super Cup was the 41st edition of the annual match between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. It featured Real Madrid, the 2015–16 Champions League winners, and Sevilla, the 2015–16 Europa League winners. Real Madrid won 3–2 after extra time for their third Super Cup title.
Quick Facts
- Details
- After extra time
- Date
- 9 August 2016
- Stadium
- Lerkendal Stadion
- City
- Trondheim
- Referee
- Milorad Mažić (Serbia)
- Attendance
- 17,939
- Weather
- Rain / 10 °C / 50 °F; 92% humidity
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Lerkendal Stadion was announced as the venue on 18 September 2014 at the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon, Switzerland.
- It was the first UEFA final hosted in Norway.
- Lerkendal Stadion opened on 10 August 1947 and is the home stadium of Rosenborg.
Match
Real Madrid were without injured starters Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. Marco Asensio opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a 25-yard strike into the top left corner. Franco Vázquez equalised in the 41st minute with a low left-foot shot from inside the penalty area. Sevilla were awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute after Sergio Ramos was judged to have fouled Vitolo; Yevhen Konoplyanka scored from the spot. Sergio Ramos equalised in the 93rd minute with a free header from two yards out after a Lucas Vázquez cross. Four minutes into extra time, Timothée Kolodziejczak received a second yellow card and was sent off. Ramos then scored again but the goal was disallowed for a pull on Adil Rami. In the 119th minute, Dani Carvajal ran down the right, entered the penalty box and lifted the ball over the goalkeeper with the outside of his right foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did 2016 UEFA Super Cup take place?
2016 UEFA Super Cup took place on 9 August 2016.
Where did 2016 UEFA Super Cup take place?
2016 UEFA Super Cup took place in Trondheim.
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