Manchester City raised the Super Cup at the Louis II Stadium for the first time.
After the game, O'Neill naturally became the center of attention. He had underestimated Chelsea before the match, only to dismantle them with a cautious counter-attacking strategy. The turnaround was dramatic, yet the outcome was enough for him to hold his head high in front of the media.
After the final whistle, Chelsea-Manchester City, and especially Bates and Richard all made sure everything was in order before the post-match interviews began.
When a reporter asked if he felt proud of defeating Chelsea and claiming the title for the first time in his career, Richard turned serious, anticipating how O'Neill would respond.
