Just as it seemed Manchester United was on track for a new Community Shield title, Bernardo Silva equalized with a lethal header for Manchester City.
After a precise cross from the right, Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva rose above Uruguayan player Pellistri and beat goalkeeper Onana, who was unable to stop the equalizer for the City side.
The introduction of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva was crucial in the final outcome of this edition of the Community Shield. His appearance in the second half led to the equalizer that ultimately took the match to penalties.
In the penalty shootout, it was Pep Guardiola’s team that emerged as champions, with center-back Akanji converting the decisive penalty.
Manchester City and the Community Shield
Following Bernardo Silva’s dramatic equalizer and the subsequent victory in the penalty shootout, Manchester City secured their seventh Community Shield title, adding to their record of 9 runner-up finishes.
For their part, United fell short of securing their 22nd title. However, they still remain the all-time leaders in Community Shield victories by a wide margin over Arsenal.
