2019 UEFA Super Cup — 44th edition of the annual football match organised by UEFA
Liverpool claimed their fourth UEFA Super Cup title in the first all-English final, also marking the competition's first use of VAR.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 44th UEFA Super Cup
- Final score
- 2–2 after extra time; Liverpool won 5–4 on penalties
- Venue
- Vodafone Park, Istanbul
- Liverpool Super Cup titles
- 4th title
- Prize money (winner)
- 4 million GBP
- First use of VAR in competition
- Yes
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Liverpool qualified as winners of the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League, while Chelsea qualified as winners of the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League. Both clubs being English meant the fixture was the first all-English UEFA Super Cup final and only the eighth Super Cup overall between two clubs from the same nation.
The match was played on 14 August 2019 at Vodafone Park in Istanbul, Turkey. After a 2–2 draw following extra time, Liverpool defeated Chelsea 5–4 in a penalty shootout. The game also saw the first deployment of the video assistant referee (VAR) system in UEFA Super Cup history.
Liverpool secured their fourth UEFA Super Cup title and received £4 million in prize money. The successful introduction of VAR in the competition set a precedent for its continued use in UEFA's flagship club matches.