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.
Aug 12, 2021, 11:30 AM ISTChelsea can’t win English Premier League title with Kepa Arrizabalaga: Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville
The goalkeeper, Kepa, was at fault for Brighton's equaliser in Chelsea's eventual 3-1 win. His error was the 19th time he has conceded a shot from outside the penalty area since he arrived, more than any other keeper over that period.
Sep 15, 2020, 12:38 PM ISTChelsea's Frank Lampard defends under-fire goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is the first to admit that there is room for improvement after making errors this season but he is satisfied with his work ethic.
Nov 30, 2019, 10:44 AM ISTChelsea manager Maurizio Sarri not sure about goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's return to lineup
Sarri said Chelsea`s players had to take the opportunity to come closer together after the incident at Wembley last week.
Mar 02, 2019, 18:27 PM ISTChelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga penalised over Wembley incident
Chelsea will next face London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Thursday at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 26, 2019, 09:55 AM ISTReal Madrid close in on signing Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
The young Basque is slender and agile, stands 6ft 3in (1.94m) tall and weighs 84 kilos. He came through the Bilbao youth system, made his league debut in 2016 and has played 38 times for the club but his contract is due to expire in June and he had refused to sign a new one.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:23 PM IST