By Bonnie Mnokono, Sports Reporter – August 16, 2051
BRUSSELS — Chelsea turned the UEFA Super Cup into a statement of intent, dismantling Tottenham 6–1 at the Stade Roi Baudouin. The reigning Champions League winners needed less than a minute to strike, and from there, never relented.
Logan Granger opened the scoring in the first minute, setting the tone for a night of ruthless efficiency. Facundo Quiroga added a towering header midway through the half, before Brazilian prodigy Pelé calmly slotted Chelsea’s third before the break. Tottenham looked shell-shocked, their midfield overrun and their backline unable to contain Chelsea’s movement.
The second half brought more misery for Spurs. Júnior, the 19-year-old forward already building a reputation for explosive finishes, struck twice late on — first a driven effort from the edge of the area in the 79th, then a thunderous shot in the 85th that clipped the post before bouncing in. Chancel Beya added a sixth moments later, underlining the gulf in class. Jermaine McLellan’s 61st-minute strike was no more than a footnote for Tottenham.
For Júnior, it was another breakout performance, his brace earning him Player of the Match honors. “He is fearless,” said Guardiola afterward. “He sees no difference between training ground goals and goals in European finals.”
Chelsea’s dominance was reflected in the numbers: 63% possession, six different goalscorers across competitions this season, and an attack that looks sharper than ever. Tottenham, despite manager Jamie Cunningham’s attempt to highlight “positives in patches,” were comprehensively outplayed.
The Super Cup triumph is Chelsea’s second trophy in ten days, following their Community Shield win. With squad depth ranging from Granger’s clinical finishing to Júnior’s raw explosiveness and Quiroga’s leadership at the back, Guardiola’s men look poised to extend their domestic and continental reign.