2010 UEFA Super Cup
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The 2010 UEFA Super Cup was the 35th UEFA Super Cup organised by the European football governing body UEFA
. It took place at the Stade Louis II
in Monaco
on 27 August 2010. It was contested by Internazionale
, who won the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, and Atlético Madrid, who won the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. Neither side had previously competed in the UEFA Super Cup. As part of a trial that started in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, two extra officials – one on each goal line – were used in this match.
played Real Madrid
in 1998
, both teams were playing in their first UEFA Super Cup. Internazionale reached the Super Cup as winners of the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, having beaten Bayern Munich
2–0 in the final
at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
in Madrid, while Atlético Madrid beat Fulham
2–1 in the 2010 UEFA Europa League Final at the HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg
to claim their first major European honour since the 1962 Cup Winners' Cup and their place in the Super Cup. Although the 2009–10 Champions League was not Internazionale's first European title, the Super Cup was not established until eight years after their last European Cup win in 1965
and the UEFA Cup winners did not qualify for the Super Cup until after the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
was disestablished in 1999 (Inter last won the UEFA Cup in 1998
); they have never won the Cup Winners' Cup. Atlético's 1962 Cup Winners' Cup win also came before the establishment of the Super Cup.
Internazionale and Atlético Madrid had never played against each other in European competition, and both teams had exact 50% records against teams from the other's country: in 37 matches against Spanish opposition, Inter had both won and lost 13 matches, with the remaining 11 ending as draws, while Atlético had won six, lost six and drawn two matches against Italian opposition.
in Monaco
has been the venue for the UEFA Super Cup every year since 1998. Built in 1985, the stadium is also the home of AS Monaco
, who play in the French league system.
Approximately 30% of the 18,500 seats in the stadium were reserved for fans of each of the two teams involved; these tickets were available from the two clubs. Approximately 1,500 of the remaining tickets went on sale to the general public via the UEFA website on 5 July 2010; applications closed on 16 July. If the number of applications exceeds the number of tickets available, a random ballot will occur to determine ticket allocation.
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ATLÉTICO MADRID:
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GK
13
David de Gea
RB
17
Tomáš Ujfaluši
CB
21
Luis Perea
CB
15
Diego Godín
LB
18
Álvaro Domínguez
DM
12
Paulo Assunção
RW
19
José Antonio Reyes
AM
8
Raúl García
LW
20
Simão
(c)
CF
10
Sergio Agüero
CF
7
Diego Forlán
Substitutes:
GK
27
Joel
DF
3
Antonio López
MF
4
Mario Suárez
MF
6
Ignacio Camacho
MF
9
José Manuel Jurado
MF
11
Fran Mérida
FW
22
Diego Costa
Manager:
Quique Sánchez Flores
Second half
Overall
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
. It took place at the Stade Louis II
Stade Louis II
The Stade Louis II is a stadium located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. It serves primarily as a venue for football, being the home of AS Monaco and the Monaco national football team, as well as the location of the annual UEFA Super Cup match...
in Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
on 27 August 2010. It was contested by Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
, who won the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, and Atlético Madrid, who won the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. Neither side had previously competed in the UEFA Super Cup. As part of a trial that started in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, two extra officials – one on each goal line – were used in this match.
Background
For the first time since ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
played Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
in 1998
1998 UEFA Super Cup
The 1998 UEFA Super Cup was a match that was played on 28 August 1998 at Stade Louis II, Monaco, contested between Cup Winners' Cup holders Chelsea and Champions League winners Real Madrid. Chelsea won the match 1–0. Guus Hiddink manager of Real Madrid went on to manage Chelsea to win the...
, both teams were playing in their first UEFA Super Cup. Internazionale reached the Super Cup as winners of the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, having beaten Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
2–0 in the final
2010 UEFA Champions League Final
The 2010 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, on Saturday, 22 May 2010, to determine the winners of the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League. It was the first Champions League final to be played on a Saturday, rather than the...
at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators....
in Madrid, while Atlético Madrid beat Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
2–1 in the 2010 UEFA Europa League Final at the HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg
Hamburg
-History:The first historic name for the city was, according to Claudius Ptolemy's reports, Treva.But the city takes its modern name, Hamburg, from the first permanent building on the site, a castle whose construction was ordered by the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808...
to claim their first major European honour since the 1962 Cup Winners' Cup and their place in the Super Cup. Although the 2009–10 Champions League was not Internazionale's first European title, the Super Cup was not established until eight years after their last European Cup win in 1965
1965 European Cup Final
The 1965 European Cup Final was a football match between Internazionale and Portuguese club S.L. Benfica, held at the San Siro, Milan, on 27 May 1965. Inter went on to lift the trophy for the second year in succession by beating Benfica 1–0....
and the UEFA Cup winners did not qualify for the Super Cup until after the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
was disestablished in 1999 (Inter last won the UEFA Cup in 1998
1998 UEFA Cup Final
The 1998 UEFA Cup Final was a football match played at Parc des Princes in Paris on 6 May 1998 between Internazionale and Lazio of Italy. Internazionale won the match 3–0. It was the first single-legged UEFA Cup final.-Match details:...
); they have never won the Cup Winners' Cup. Atlético's 1962 Cup Winners' Cup win also came before the establishment of the Super Cup.
Internazionale and Atlético Madrid had never played against each other in European competition, and both teams had exact 50% records against teams from the other's country: in 37 matches against Spanish opposition, Inter had both won and lost 13 matches, with the remaining 11 ending as draws, while Atlético had won six, lost six and drawn two matches against Italian opposition.
Venue and ticketing
The Stade Louis IIStade Louis II
The Stade Louis II is a stadium located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. It serves primarily as a venue for football, being the home of AS Monaco and the Monaco national football team, as well as the location of the annual UEFA Super Cup match...
in Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
has been the venue for the UEFA Super Cup every year since 1998. Built in 1985, the stadium is also the home of AS Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
, who play in the French league system.
Approximately 30% of the 18,500 seats in the stadium were reserved for fans of each of the two teams involved; these tickets were available from the two clubs. Approximately 1,500 of the remaining tickets went on sale to the general public via the UEFA website on 5 July 2010; applications closed on 16 July. If the number of applications exceeds the number of tickets available, a random ballot will occur to determine ticket allocation.
Details
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| GK | 1 | Júlio César Júlio César Soares Espíndola Júlio César Soares de Espíndola , commonly known as simply Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A... |
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| RB | 13 | Maicon |
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| CB | 25 | Walter Samuel Walter Samuel Walter Adrián Samuel is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Internazionale. Throughout his career he has been regarded as one of football's toughest defenders, with team-mate and Inter captain Javier Zanetti referring to him as the "hardest player" he has played with.Having been gifted... |
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| CB | 6 | Lúcio Lúcio Lucimar Ferreira da Silva , commonly known as Lúcio, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Inter and the Brazil national team. He is a strong defender with good aerial play, who adds presence in the attack.Lúcio began his professional career in 1997, in one... |
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| LB | 26 |  Cristian ChivuCristian Chivu Cristian Eugen Chivu is a Romanian footballer. He currently plays for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A. He usually plays as a left back but can play as a center back as well as in defensive midfield when needed.... |
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| CM | 5 |  Dejan StankovićDejan Stankovic Dejan Stanković is a Serbian association football player who plays for the Italian Serie A side Inter. He captained the Serbian national football team until 2011, when he announced his retirement from international football... |
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| CM | 4 | Javier Zanetti Javier Zanetti Javier Adelmar Zanetti is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Inter. Javier Zanetti has played for Inter since 1995, taking the captain's armband from 29 August 1999. Known for his versatility, he is adept on both the left and right wing, having played on both flanks as a fullback... (c) |
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| CM | 19 | Esteban Cambiasso Esteban Cambiasso Esteban Matías Cambiasso Deleau , nicknamed "Cuchu" , is an Argentine football midfielder who plays for Italian Serie A club Internazionale.... |
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| AM | 10 |  Wesley SneijderWesley Sneijder Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch footballer playing as an attacking midfielder for Internazionale. He was named UEFA midfielder of the season as well as one of the three best midfielders in the world for 2010 by FIFA.... |
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| AM | 9 |  Samuel Eto'oSamuel Eto'o Samuel Eto'o Fils is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Russian team Anzhi Makhachkala. He is also the current captain of the Cameroon national team.Eto'o trained at Kadji Sports Academy... |
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| CF | 22 | Diego Milito Diego Milito Diego Alberto Milito is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for the Italian Serie A team Internazionale. He also plays for the Argentine national team. A prolific and consistent center-forward, Milito has statistically averaged just over a goal every two appearances, over the course of... |
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| GK | 12 |  Luca CastellazziLuca Castellazzi Luca Castellazzi is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Internazionale.-Early career:He started his career at Monza. He then spent time in Serie B, Serie C1 and Serie C2 with Padova and Pescara, before joining Brescia along with Vincenzo Mazzeo.-Brescia:Castellazzi... |
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| DF | 2 | Iván Córdoba |
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| DF | 23 | Marco Materazzi Marco Materazzi Marco Materazzi , is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender, and is currently a free agent.At the beginning of his career, Materazzi played with various Italian teams in Serie B and Serie C, and with Premier League side Everton. He spent two periods with Perugia and signed for... |
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| MF | 17 |  McDonald MarigaMcDonald Mariga McDonald Mariga Wanyama is a Kenyan footballer player who plays for Real Sociedad on loan from Inter Milan. Mariga made history as the first Kenyan footballer to play in the UEFA Champions League on 16 March 2010.-Early career:... |
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| MF | 29 | Philippe Coutinho Philippe Coutinho Philippe Coutinho Correia , also known as Philippe Coutinho or simply Coutinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Serie A club Internazionale.-Vasco Da Gama:... |
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| FW | 27 |  Goran PandevGoran Pandev Goran Pandev , is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie A club Napoli on loan from Internazionale. He is also considered a key player for the Macedonian national team.-Early career:... |
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| FW | 88 |  Jonathan BiabianyJonathan Biabiany Jonathan Ludovic Biabiany is a French footballer who currently plays as a winger or striker for Serie A club Parma on loan from Sampdoria.-Youth career:... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Rafael Benítez Rafael Benítez Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudes is a football manager, and former player. He is currently unemployed, after leaving as manager of Internazionale in December 2010.... |
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David de GeaDavid de Gea
David de Gea Quintana is a Spanish footballer who plays for Manchester United as a goalkeeper. Born in Madrid, he started his career aged 10 with Atlético Madrid and rose through the academy system at the club before making his senior debut in 2009...
Tomáš UjfalušiTomáš Ujfaluši
Tomáš Ujfaluši is a Czech footballer who plays for Galatasaray SK in Turkey.He can operate as either a central or right defender, and has played professionally in the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy and Spain.-Early years / Hamburg / Fiorentina:...
Luis PereaLuis Amaranto Perea
Luis Amaranto Perea Mosquera is a Colombian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish first division.Gifted with incredible stamina and pace, the central defender can also be adapted at right back....
Diego GodínDiego Godín
Diego Roberto Godín Leal is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, as a central defender.A fast and composed defender, he combines physical presence with an ability to play the ball comfortably from behind.-Club career:...
Álvaro DomínguezÁlvaro Domínguez Soto
Álvaro Domínguez Soto is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish first division, as a central or left defender.-Club career:...
Paulo AssunçãoPaulo Assunção
Paulo Assunção da Silva , known as Assunção, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, as a defensive midfielder....
José Antonio ReyesJosé Antonio Reyes
José Antonio Reyes Calderón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.Mainly a left winger but also a forward, he made his professional debuts for hometown's Sevilla at only 16, signing with England's Arsenal aged 20.After a relatively successful career abroad, Reyes...
Raúl García SimãoSimão Sabrosa
Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa, OIH , commonly known as Simão , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey, mainly as a left winger - he can also play as a forward - with dribbling and set piece skills as primary attributes.Having played in his country for two of the three...
(c)
Sergio AgüeroSergio Agüero
Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team....
Diego ForlánDiego Forlán
Diego Forlán Corazo is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Internazionale and the Uruguayan national team. He is a two-time winner of both the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe, and also received the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2010 World Cup.Forlán was born...
JoelJoel Robles
Joel Robles Blázquez , simply Joel, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
Antonio LópezAntonio López Guerrero
Antonio López Guerrero is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid of the Spanish first division, mainly as a left defender.-Club career:...
Mario SuárezMario Suárez Mata
Mario Suárez Mata is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid as a defensive midfielder.-Club career:...
Ignacio CamachoIgnacio Camacho
Ignacio Camacho Barnola is a Spanish footballer who plays for Málaga CF in La Liga, usually as a defensive midfielder.-Club career:...
José Manuel Jurado Fran MéridaFran Mérida
Francisco "Fran" Mérida Pérez is a Spanish footballer who plays for Braga on a loan from Atlético Madrid as a midfielder.-Playing style:...
Diego CostaDiego da Silva Costa
Diego da Silva Costa is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid in the Spanish first division, as a striker.-Football career:...
Quique Sánchez FloresQuique Sanchez Flores
Enrique "Quique" Sánchez Flores is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a right defender, and a current manager....
Man of the Match: José Antonio ReyesJosé Antonio Reyes José Antonio Reyes Calderón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.Mainly a left winger but also a forward, he made his professional debuts for hometown's Sevilla at only 16, signing with England's Arsenal aged 20.After a relatively successful career abroad, Reyes... (Atlético Madrid) Assistant referees: Matthias Arnet (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) Manuel Navarro (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) Additional assistant referees: Stephan Studer (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) Cyril Zimmermann (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) Fourth official: Sascha Kever (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) |
Statistics
First half| Internazionale | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0 | 0 |
| Total shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 0 |
| Ball possession | 46% | 54% |
| Corner kicks | 4 | 3 |
| Fouls committed | 6 | 8 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Second half
| Internazionale | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0 | 2 |
| Total shots | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Ball possession | 58% | 42% |
| Corner kicks | 5 | 1 |
| Fouls committed | 6 | 13 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Overall
| Internazionale | Atlético Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0 | 2 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Ball possession | 52% | 48% |
| Corner kicks | 9 | 4 |
| Fouls committed | 12 | 21 |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |