Carvajal wonder goal wins Super Cup for Madrid

Only spared defeat by Sergio Ramos’ late equaliser, Madrid snatched the trophy thanks to Dani Carvajal’s 119th-minute solo strike.

A remarkable solo Dani Carvajal goal won the UEFA Super Cup for Real Madrid, the right-back dancing through to settle an engrossing contest in the 119th minute and inflict yet another defeat in the competition on Sevilla.

Madrid started brightly and were rewarded in spectacular fashion midway through the opening period. Twenty-year-old Marco Asensio, making his first European appearance, picked up possession 25 metres out and curled a shot into the top corner.

Sergio Ramos reaction to Super Cup win
Franco Vázquez levelled shortly before half-time, squeezing a left-footed effort beyond the reach of Kiko Casilla, and Sevilla looked to have it won with 18 minutes left as Vitolo was tripped by Ramos. Yevhen Konoplyanka stepped up to send Casilla the wrong way from the spot.

Not for the first time, Sergio Ramos was Madrid’s stoppage-time saviour, nodding in a Lucas Vázquez cross with seconds remaining. Extra time started with Sevilla losing Timothée Kolodziejczak to a second yellow card and Madrid’s pressure was nearly rewarded but another Ramos header was ruled out.

Sergio Rico’s fine stop from Lucas Vázquez looked to have set up penalties, but Carvajal cut through the Sevilla defence to settle matters at the last.

Carvajal returns in style
Denied a chance to feature for Spain at UEFA EURO 2016 through injury, Dani Carvajal made up for some of that disappointment with a marvellous winning goal. Weaving his way in and out of the Sevilla defence into the box, his calm finish left the otherwise excellent Sergio Rico with no chance. The local fans – mostly supporting Real Madrid – were overjoyed and erupted in celebration.