1998 UEFA Super Cup

The 1998 UEFA Super Cup was a football match that was played on 28 August 1998 at Stade Louis II, Monaco, contested between Champions League winners Real Madrid and Cup Winners' Cup holders Chelsea. Neither team had previously won the trophy. Chelsea won the match 1–0 with a late goal from Gus Poyet.

1998 UEFA Super Cup
Match programme cover
Date28 August 1998
VenueStade Louis II, Monaco
Man of the MatchGus Poyet (Chelsea)
RefereeMarc Batta (France)
Attendance11,589

This was the first Super Cup to be played as a one-off match at a neutral venue. Previously it was played over two legs, although on some occasions, only one match was played, due to special circumstances.

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