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UEFA Super Cup Overview
If it’s curtain raisers that you’re after, then look no further than the UEFA Super Cup to kick off the 2021-22 football season.
The winners of last season’s Champions League and Europa League collide in an opportunity to lift one of the most aesthetically pleasing trophies in world football, underlining their status as the best club side in Europe.
Running since 1972 the Super Cup has had 24 different winners over the years, and Villarreal are the latest club looking to add their name to that illustrious list.
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This Year’s Match
- Chelsea v Villarreal – Wednesday, August 11, 2021
- Kick-off – 20:00
- Windsor Park, Belfast
- Live on BT Sport 1
After winning their second Champions League title at the end of the 2020-21 season, Chelsea look to add the Super Cup to their growing trophy collection against Europa League winners, Villarreal.
Both Chelsea and Villarreal were respective underdogs in their European finals last season, with Chelsea overcoming Manchester City in Portugal and Villarreal sneaking past Manchester United on penalties in France.
This is the fourth time that the Blues will contest the Super Cup having won it in 1998, and lost in attempts in 2012 and 2013.
Villarreal are making their debut in the European curtain raiser, but in Unai Emery they have an experienced coach that is used to winning trophies.
Windsor Park in Belfast will host this season’s Super Cup as both teams look to make the perfect start to their 2021-22 campaigns.
UEFA Super Cup Free Bets
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What To Bet On
There are plenty of markets available for you to bet on in the 2021 Super Cup:
- Full-time result – Who do you think will come out on top over the 90 minutes, or will it be a draw?
- First goalscorer – Which player will be the first to score in the match?
- To Lift the Trophy – Which team will walk away with the Super Cup, even if it’s after extra-time or penalties?
- Both teams to score – Will both teams find the net in the match?
- 10 minute result – What will be the score after 10 minutes of the match?
How to Claim Free Bets on the UEFA Super Cup
All you need to do is look on Freebets.com to see what the latest free bets are, and follow the link and information, to place your bets, for example, £10 on Chelsea to win the UEFA Super Cup.
- Choose your bet
- Register with the bookmaker
- Deposit the funds and make a bet
Here are just some of the best free bets available for the UEFA Super Cup
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What Happened Last Year?
Goals from Javi Martinez and Leon Goretzka cancelled out an early opener from Lucas Ocampos, as Bayern Munich toppled Sevilla to win their second Super Cup.
The Puskas Arena, Budapest, hosted the 2020 Super Cup in front of a limited capacity, with the Champions League winners Bayern Munich needing extra-time to get their hands on the infamous trophy.
Bayern Munich dominated a majority of the play but were made to sweat by the Spanish giants.
Thomas Muller was instrumental in midfielder earning the Man of the Match award, as the Bavarians added another European crown to their cabinet.
