2017 UEFA Super Cup facts for kids
Philip II Arena hosted the final
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| Date | 8 August 2017 | ||||||
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| Venue | Philip II Arena, Skopje | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Isco (Real Madrid) | ||||||
| Referee | Gianluca Rocchi (Italy) | ||||||
| Attendance | 30,421 | ||||||
| Weather | Partly cloudy 32 °C (90 °F) 48% humidity |
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The 2017 UEFA Super Cup was a special football match. It was the 42nd time this big game was played. The UEFA organizes this match every year. It brings together the champions of Europe's two biggest club football tournaments. These are the UEFA Champions League winners and the UEFA Europa League winners.
In 2017, the match was between Real Madrid from Spain and Manchester United from England. Real Madrid had won the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League. Manchester United had won the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League.
The game happened on August 8, 2017. It was played at the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Macedonia. This was the first time a UEFA final was held in Macedonia. Real Madrid won the match 2–1. This was their fourth time winning the UEFA Super Cup.
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Which Teams Played in the 2017 Super Cup?
Two famous teams played in the 2017 UEFA Super Cup. They were Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Real Madrid: Champions League Winners
Real Madrid qualified for the Super Cup by winning the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League. This was a huge achievement for them. They had played in the Super Cup five times before. They won it in 2002, 2014, and 2016. They lost in 1998 and 2000.
Manchester United: Europa League Winners
Manchester United earned their spot by winning the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League. They had played in the Super Cup three times before. They won it once in 1991. They were runners-up in 1999 and 2008.
Past Matches Between the Teams
Real Madrid and Manchester United had never played each other in the Super Cup before. However, they had met 10 times in the European Champion Clubs' Cup/UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid had a better record in those games. They won four times, drew four times, and lost only two times.
How the Match Unfolded
The match was exciting, with both teams trying hard to win.
Match Details and Score
| 8 August 2017 20:45 CEST |
Real Madrid  |
2–1 |  Manchester United |
Philip II Arena, Skopje Attendance: 30,421 Referee: Gianluca Rocchi (Italy) |
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Report | Lukaku  62' |
Real Madrid was considered the "home" team for official reasons. The game was played in front of 30,421 fans. The referee for the match was Gianluca Rocchi from Italy.
Key Players and Substitutions
Here are some of the main players who started the game for each team:
- Real Madrid: Keylor Navas (Goalkeeper), Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos (Captain), Marcelo, Casemiro, Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos, Isco, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema.
- Manchester United: David de Gea (Goalkeeper), Antonio Valencia (Captain), Victor Lindelöf, Chris Smalling, Matteo Darmian, Nemanja Matić, Paul Pogba, Ander Herrera, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Jesse Lingard, Romelu Lukaku.
Both teams made changes during the game. For Real Madrid, Marco Asensio, Lucas Vázquez, and Cristiano Ronaldo came on as substitutes. For Manchester United, Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini entered the game.
Man of the Match and Officials
Isco from Real Madrid was named the Man of the Match for his excellent performance. The referee was Gianluca Rocchi. He was helped by assistant referees Elenito Di Liberatore and Mauro Tonolini. The fourth official was Clément Turpin.
Match Rules
The game followed standard football rules:
- 90 minutes of play.
- If scores were tied, 30 minutes of extra time would be played.
- If still tied, a penalty shoot-out would decide the winner.
- Each team could name seven substitute players. Up to three of these could enter the game.
Game Statistics
The statistics show how the game was played by both teams.
First Half Statistics
In the first half, Real Madrid scored one goal, while Manchester United scored none. Real Madrid had more shots and more ball possession. Manchester United committed more fouls.
| Statistic | Real Madrid | Manchester United |
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| Goals scored | 1 | 0 |
| Total shots | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Ball possession | 60% | 40% |
| Corner kicks | 3 | 0 |
| Fouls committed | 3 | 9 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Second Half Statistics
In the second half, both teams scored one goal each. Manchester United had more shots on target. Real Madrid still had more ball possession.
| Statistic | Real Madrid | Manchester United |
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| Goals scored | 1 | 1 |
| Total shots | 9 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Ball possession | 59% | 41% |
| Corner kicks | 5 | 2 |
| Fouls committed | 7 | 8 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Overall Match Statistics
Overall, Real Madrid scored two goals to Manchester United's one. Real Madrid had more total shots and more ball possession. Manchester United committed more fouls throughout the game.
| Statistic | Real Madrid | Manchester United |
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| Goals scored | 2 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Ball possession | 59% | 41% |
| Corner kicks | 8 | 2 |
| Fouls committed | 10 | 17 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Images for kids
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The Philip II Arena in Skopje hosted the match.
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A diagram showing the positions of players during the match.
Related Football Events
- 2017 UEFA Champions League Final
- 2017 UEFA Europa League Final
See also
In Spanish: Supercopa de Europa 2017 para niños
