Manchester City lifted the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed a penalty to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens.
Youssef En-Nesiri’s superb header put the Spaniards ahead in the first half.
European champions City were far from their best, but struck back through Cole Palmer’s header to force the game to penalties.
City made the best of the spot to win the shootout 5–4 after Sevilla defender Nemanja Gudelj hit the bar.
Pep Guardiola has expressed his dismay at his team’s lack of preparation for the new season and it appeared under baking heat in the Greek capital.
City were sorely lacking in the creative presence of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva due to injury and illness.
