Liverpool defeated CSKA Moscow 3–1 in extra time to claim their third UEFA Super Cup title, on 26 August 2005 at Monaco.
Key Facts
- Date
- 26 August 2005
- Venue
- Stade Louis II, Monaco
- Attendance
- 17,042
- Final score
- Liverpool 3–1 CSKA Moscow (after extra time)
- Liverpool's Super Cup wins
- 3rd (1977, 2001, 2005)
- CSKA Moscow Super Cup appearances
- First Russian club to appear
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Liverpool qualified by winning the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League, beating A.C. Milan 3–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw. CSKA Moscow qualified by winning the 2004–05 UEFA Cup, defeating Sporting CP 3–1. These victories entitled both clubs to contest the annual UEFA Super Cup.
The match at Stade Louis II saw CSKA Moscow take the lead through Daniel Carvalho before substitute Djibril Cissé equalised in the 82nd minute. After 90 minutes ended 1–1, Cissé scored again in extra time and Luis García added a third. Liverpool won 3–1 before a crowd of 17,042.
Liverpool secured their third UEFA Super Cup title, adding to victories in 1977 and 2001. CSKA Moscow, the first Russian club to appear in the competition, were runners-up. The result underlined Liverpool's strength following their dramatic Champions League triumph earlier that year.