An extra-time goal from Barcelona susbtitute Pedro once again handed the UEFA Super Cup to the Catalan side last night, giving them a record-equalling fifth title.
They came back from a goal down to beat Europa League winners Sevilla in a thrilling nine-goal contest in Tbilisi.
Ever Banega gave Sevilla an early lead, finding the back of the Barça net after just three minutes, but Lionel Messi was quick to respond, scoring from two majestic free kicks to put Barça into the lead with just 15 minutes gone. Rafinha and Luis Suárez both scored to put Barça firmly in control.
But having coasted into a 4-1 lead Barça's normally solid defence suddenly sprung leaks and they conceded three times in 24 minutes. Goals from José Antonio Reyes, Kevin Gameiro (penalty) and Yevhen Konoplyanka forced extra time for the two Spanish sides.
Once again it was Pedro, who is rumoured to be moving to Manchester United, who came to the rescue, scoring the winner in the 115th minute, just as he did in the 2009 Super Cup final in Monaco.
With last night's win Barcelona join Italian side AC Milan in winning the Super Cup five times and they are still on course to win all six trophies available to them, which would match the record-breaking feat of Pep Guardiola's side in 2009. They will be looking for the fifth trophy when they face Athletic Bilbao in the two-legged Spanish Super Cup this week and next, the first leg on Friday with the return at the Nou Camp next Monday.
