Official Site of Liverpool · Aug 14, 2019
Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea (5-4 pens): Five Super Cup talking points
A shootout was required to separate the holders of the Champions League and Europa League trophies following a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes of play at Besiktas Park.
And Adrian saved decisively from Tammy Abraham after Mohamed Salah had made it five successful efforts from five for the Reds.
Here are five talking points on the action from Turkey…
European royalty
Victory in Istanbul draws Liverpool level with Real Madrid on four Super Cup wins.
Only FC Barcelona and AC Milan, on five apiece, have lifted the trophy on more occasions than the Reds, who also tasted Super Cup success in 1977, 2001 and 2005.
Sadio walks the walk
“I’m ready. I’m here, so let’s do it.”