Europa League champions Sevilla took a shock lead through Ever Banega in the third minute but Barcelona responded in style with Lionel Messi netting two stunning free-kicks in the seventh and 16th minute giving Barcelona the lead.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring an equalizing free Kick

The Catalan side got another goal through a Rafinha tap-in in the 44^th minute to make it 3-1 into the break.

Seven minutes into the second half saw Luis Suarez adding the fourth goal for Barcelona making it 4-1, giving the Catalans a comfortable lead.

Sevilla kept on pushing for goals and five minutes later, they pulled one back through Jose Antonio Reyes.

The game came back into life when Kevin Gameiro scored a 72nd-minute penalty reducing the deficit further before substitute Yevhen Konoplyanka leveled taking the game into extra time.

Reported Manchester United target Pedro then came off the bench in extra-time and struck the decisive goal in the 115th minute to give Barcelona a much deserved win.

pedro celebrates after scoring the winning against Sevilla in the European Super Cup

“I got the goal but it was down to the work of the team and I am happy with the win,” said Pedro. “When you know you may leave it is difficult. I was angry about not starting the game but as always I tried to be professional and go out and help.”

Sevilla coach Unai Emery was not satisfied with the result rueing missed chances, he said; “We went out looking to be creative and to cause danger,” Emery added

“To get to European finals you need to earn respect and so attack the opposition which is what we did.

“I don’t think that we got the reward we deserved from the game. We had clear chances at the end and Barca were looking worried.”

Barcelona‘s fifth triumph in the competition means that  they have now won four trophies this year, moving them level with AC Milan on the all-time Uefa Super Cup winners list.

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Dnipro started the game very well taking unexpected early lead through Nikola Kalinic’s header after seven minutes into the game.

This hit Sevilla by surprise and needed a quick response against the Ukrainian side.

The Spanish side reacted first   with two goals in the space of three minutes from Grzegorz Krychowiak in the 28^th minute and Carlos Bacca in the 31^st minute. Ruslan Rotan expertly netted a fine free-kick just before half-time to leave the hearts of the fans racing going into the break with the game level at a 2-2 score line

The second half resumed with both sides playing a more cautious game with each looking to win on counter attacks.

Dnipro sat back and absorbed the pressure from Sevilla with a hope of getting a winning goal through a counter-attack.

Sevilla on the other hand kept on pressing up field and creating chances to kill off the game.

Sevilla manager Unai Emery substituted Former Arsenal player Jose Antonio Reyes for Andujar Moreno to have more  openings in the game.

As the clock was ticking down, it was Colombian striker,Carlos Bacca who beat Boyko Denys  to score again in the 73^rd minute  handing his side the win.

Sevilla’s Carlos Bacca rounds Dnipro goalkeeper Denys Boyko on the way to scoring Sevilla’s winner

Sevilla manager Unai Emery stressed how important it was for his Team to win the Trophy,he said;

“Reaching the final was the most important thing and once we did we had to enjoy it. I’m very happy here. We wanted this competition a lot, all Sevilla did. There have been a lot of finals, this the latest, against a very physical, strong team. The joy makes the work worthwhile.

We have always competed with many difficulties. We had to continue working whether the game was in our favour or against us. At half-time we talked and said we had to be calm because we were required to compete in attack and defence. This group deserves it.”

Sevilla manager Unai Emery celebrates after guiding his side to the Europa League Title

Dnipro coach Myron Markevych was disappointed with the nature His Team allowed Sevilla to win the game, “We gave them the third goal,” he told UEFA.com. “We should have cleared the ball but didn’t.”

Sevilla become the first Team to retain the Europa League trophy since it was rebranded in 2009, and they now hold a record of   four Europa titles having won the Uefa Cup in 2007 and 2008.

The result means Spain will have five teams in the Champions League next season, with Sevilla joining Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid  in the group stages and Valencia to negotiate a play-off tie.

Sevilla are also the first Team to benefit from the new rules which were set up by UEFA of having the Europa League winners earning a place in the Champions League having finished fifth in La Liga.

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