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2014 UEFA Super Cup — football match

August 12, 2014

Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 2–0 in the 39th UEFA Super Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring both goals to claim the club's second Super Cup title.

Quick Facts

Year
2014
Category
general

Key Facts

Edition
39th UEFA Super Cup
Final score
Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla
Goal scorer
Cristiano Ronaldo (both goals)
Venue
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Real Madrid's Super Cup wins
2nd title
Date change
Moved to mid-August due to new FIFA calendar

By the Numbers

39
Edition
2
Final score
2
Real Madrid's Super Cup wins

Location

Map of Cardiff, WalesMap of Cardiff, WalesCardiff, Wales

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

Real Madrid qualified as winners of the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League, while Sevilla qualified as winners of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League. UEFA scheduled the match at Cardiff City Stadium on 12 August 2014, with the date shifted to mid-August following removal of the August international friendly date from the FIFA International Match Calendar.

Event

The 2014 UEFA Super Cup was contested on 12 August 2014 at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, between Spanish clubs Real Madrid and Sevilla. Real Madrid won the match 2–0, with both goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo, in what was a dominant display by the Champions League holders.

Consequence

Real Madrid claimed their second UEFA Super Cup title following the 2–0 victory. The result reinforced Real Madrid's dominance in European football during that period, and Cristiano Ronaldo's brace further highlighted his prominence as the club's key scorer in major competitions.

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