Here is a look at the player ratings for CFC v Villarreal from the big Spanish and European newspapers (AS, L’Equipe, Diario Sport, Mundo Deportivo). The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Chelsea prevailing on penalties thanks to the heroics of substitute keeper Kepa
L’Equipe player ratings Chelsea Villarreal Super Cup August 11 2021
Diario Sport Super Cup player ratings CFC 1-1 Villarreal 2021
This Mauro Lainez elbowing Olivier Mbaizo incident saw Philly Union’s Cameroonian player lose a tooth during a controversial incident that took place in their game against Club America. No card was given- some felt the Lainez elbow on Mbaizo deserved one, while others felt it was innocuous!
Newly promoted Brentford will be playing their first ever Premiership game as they square off against London rivals Arsenal in the season opener on Friday evening. This is the second consecutive year that the Gunners have kicked off the new season with a clash against a newly promoted side- they were up against Fulham last year and triumphed 3-0 against Scott Parker’s Cottagers on that occasion.