Liverpool defeated Bayern Munich 3–2 in the 2001 UEFA Super Cup, claiming their second title in the competition.
Key Facts
- Date
- 24 August 2001
- Venue
- Stade Louis II
- Attendance
- 13,824 spectators
- Final Score
- Liverpool 3–2 Bayern Munich
- Liverpool's Super Cup wins
- 2nd title (1977 and 2001)
- Bayern Munich Super Cup record
- Third appearance, third defeat
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Bayern Munich qualified by winning the 2000–01 UEFA Champions League, defeating Valencia 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Liverpool qualified by winning the 2000–01 UEFA Cup, beating Alavés 5–4. Both clubs had overcome Spanish opposition in their respective European finals to earn their places in the Super Cup.
Played on 24 August 2001 at Stade Louis II before 13,824 spectators, Liverpool took an early lead through John Arne Riise, extended it via Emile Heskey before half-time, and Michael Owen made it 3–0 shortly after the interval. Hasan Salihamidžić and Carsten Jancker pulled goals back for Bayern, but Liverpool held on to win 3–2.
Liverpool secured their second UEFA Super Cup title, having previously won the competition in 1977. Bayern Munich suffered their third defeat in as many Super Cup appearances, having also lost in 1975 and 1976, leaving their Super Cup record without a victory.