Soccer / supercup

What a fantastic way to kick off the season. Without a question, it was a fascinating evening. The two Goliaths of Europe squared off in a battle for the Super Cup crown. It was, without a doubt, a fight that only a genuine champion could win. And the sky in Winter Park was true "Blue" as Chelsea triumphed over Villareal in a penalty shoot-out, 6 to 5. Chelsea took an early lead in the first half of the game when Ziyech finished Kai Havertz's cross tactically and effectively. A scenario that offered the opponent a strong incentive to fight for a tiebreaker. Chelsea, on the other side, went back to playing defense - a terrible mistake. Villareal continued to press and harass the Blues' defense in the following round, but they were unable to score. However, they got a break in the 75th minute of the second half as Moreno finds the back of Chelsea's net. After taking the lead, Tuchel's team was punished for their sluggish, lukewarm, and defensive play, and the opponent finally equalized, bringing the game back to a tie. Chelsea pushed forward several times to reclaim the lead. However, all efforts failed. After exhausted the extra time allotted, the Blues were forced to settle the match with Villareal on a spot shootout. Chelsea got off to a bad start in the shootout, with Kai Havertz missing a penalty kick. Villareal got off to a great start, but they suffered a setback that threw the game into disarray. After a fiercely contested shootout, Villareal is eliminated after Kepa saves their final shot, handing Chelsea the victory. It is, without a doubt, a great night for The Blues. They deserve a lot of praise.