Oman today_ In recent years, the European Super Cup often required extra time or penalty shootouts to determine the winner. Between 2013 and 2021, only two finals were decided within the regular 90 minutes, both won by Real Madrid in 2014 and 2017. Major clubs like Real Madrid have experienced both victory and defeat in extra time; for instance, they defeated Sevilla in 2016 but lost to Atlético Madrid in 2018 during extra time.
However, UEFA changed the Super Cup rules two seasons ago. Under the new regulation, if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, the winner is determined directly by a penalty shootout, with no extra time played. The last time extra time was possible was three years ago when Real Madrid defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 without needing extra time.
The 2023-24 season marked the first official application of this rule, with Manchester City and Sevilla winning their matches through penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Since the introduction of the single-match format for the European Super Cup, out of 27 editions, 16 finals were decided within 90 minutes, 7 in extra time, and 4 via penalty shootouts.
This rule change has made matches faster and results clearer while maintaining the excitement of penalty shootouts without prolonging the game.
UEFA Changes the Rules for the European Super Cup
