Real Madrid narrowly escaped Sevilla in extra time of the UEFA Super Cup. Dani Carvajal's excellent individual goal ensured we got a great start to the season and also didn't have to watch a penalty shootout.
Marco Asensio introduced himself to Real Madrid fans with a rocket to open the scoring.
Asensio with an absolute screamer! pic.twitter.com/iNFQGXTNUB
— Photos of Football (@photosofootball) August 9, 2016
Not to be outdone, Sevilla responded with a golazo of their own.
HT: Real Madrid 1, Sevilla 1. We're all tied up thanks to Vazquez's goal. #SuperCup https://t.co/m72AGpUIWD
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 9, 2016
Sergio Ramos gave away a penalty that Konoplyanka buried (just moments after he had come on as a sub).
Konoplyanka fires Sevilla into a 2-1 lead with a successful Zaza-esque penalty https://t.co/F0jzRSGgJI
— Free Bets (@freebetscouk) August 9, 2016
BUt he made up for it in the 93rd minute because he's Sergio Ramos and of course he did.
You'd think teams have learned by now not to leave Sergio Ramos wide open in the box... #SuperCup https://t.co/WBvxrLsn0N
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 9, 2016
And then, in extra time, Dani Carvajal dribbled at the Sevilla defense, turned on the jets and finished with the outside of his foot. Game over.
What a goal from Carvajal! Great slalom and goalpic.twitter.com/ZHmetxiNeh
— Real Madrid News (@RMNewsToday) August 9, 2016
What a way to start the season. Great game.
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