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UEFA Super Cup

The UEFA Super Cup is an annual football (soccer) match held between the winners of the two main European club competitions, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. The match is usually played in August, typically on a Tuesday evening. It is contested by the reigning champions of both competitions, as a curtain-raiser to the season in Europe. The UEFA Super Cup began in 1973 and is organized by the Union of European Football Associations. It is regarded as a prestigious event in world football and one of the most prestigious club titles available to win. The UEFA Super Cup pits the winners of the two oldest and most prestigious European club competitions against each other. In most seasons, the Champions League winner plays against the Europa League winner. Each competition is unique, with different rules and a distinct format for each tournament. As such, it creates a competitive environment and a stage to crown the best club in Europe. The current format is that the home team plays the first leg while the away team plays the second leg. The team that scores the most goals in two legs is declared the winner. In the long history of the UEFA Super Cup, some of the most successful teams include Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Ajax. Some of the most successful players through the years have included Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mario Götze, Andres Iniesta, and Arjen Robben. As of the 2019–20 season, Bayern Munich are the most successful team in the UEFA Super Cup with five title wins, while Cristiano Ronaldo is the most successful player with four title wins. The UEFA Super Cup is one of the most prestigious titles in European football. Over the years, it has boasted highly competitive matches and memorable performances by its top players. It's a great platform to determine the best European club and to honor the successful teams and players of the past.