In Pics: Chelsea beat Villareal to win UEFA Super Cup 2021 title

Thomas Tuchel made the bold call, and Kepa Arrizabalaga made the big saves. Brought on as a substitute with seconds remaining in extra time, Kepa kept out two spot kicks as Chelsea beat Villarreal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday (August 11). In these collection of pictures, we take a look at how this thrilling UEFA Super Cup tie between Chelsea and Villareal turned out.

Zee Media Bureau | Aug 12, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
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Chelsea's tactical master stroke

Extra time had ended 1-1 with Chelsea bringing on Kepa Arrizabalaga (left) for Edouard Mendy (right) in the final seconds in what turned out to be the game's tactical master-stroke. (Source: Twitter)

Extra time had ended 1-1 with Chelsea bringing on Kepa Arrizabalaga (left) for Edouard Mendy (right) in the final seconds in what turned out to be the game's tactical master-stroke. (Source: Twitter)

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Kepa Arrizabalaga the hero

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the hero for his side coming up with crucial saves in 6-5 penalties win over Villareal in the UEFA Super Cup game at Belfast. (Source: Twitter)

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the hero for his side coming up with crucial saves in 6-5 penalties win over Villareal in the UEFA Super Cup game at Belfast. (Source: Twitter)

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Hakim Ziyech puts Chelsea in front

Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech put his side in front against Villareal in the UEFA Super Cup match in Belfast. (Source: Twitter)

Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech put his side in front against Villareal in the UEFA Super Cup match in Belfast. The Morocco international, an unused substitute when Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Champions League final in Porto on May 29, then went off injured four minutes before the break following a collision with Juan Foyth. (Source: Twitter)

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Villareal's Gerard Moreno scores the equaliser

Villareal's Gerard Moreno celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Chelsea in their UEFA Super Cup clash in Belfast. (Source: Twitter)

Villareal's Gerard Moreno celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Chelsea in their UEFA Super Cup clash in Belfast. Gerard Moreno -- who scored against Manchester United before the Europa League final in Gdansk went to penalties -- rescued Unai Emery's side in the 73rd with a side-foot finish after a back-heel from Boulaye Dia. (Source: Twitter)

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Chelsea add UEFA Super Cup crown to Champions League title

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench to make two shootout saves as Champions League winners Chelsea beat Spain's Villarreal 6-5 on penalties to add the UEFA Super Cup to their trophy collection on Wednesday. (Source: Twitter)

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench to make two shootout saves as Champions League winners Chelsea beat Spain's Villarreal 6-5 on penalties to add the UEFA Super Cup to their trophy collection on Wednesday. (Source: Twitter)

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