Things seemed to be heading to a penalty shootout definition between Barcelona and Sevilla, when all of a sudden, the hero had to come from the bench. Pedro Rodríguez came on the pitch after regulation ended, and while everyone was arguing with the ref about a possible handball inside Sevilla's box, Pedro took a loose ball and sent it to the roof of the net guarded by Beto to give Luis Enrique and his crew this year's fourth title.
Ever Banega gave Sevilla an early lead with a beautiful goal, but Lionel Messi's free kick brace made them rest easy. Rafinha's third goal during the first half seemed to make things easier for the Spanish champions, and whil Luis Suárez scored the fourth goal for Los Culés, it appeared to be almost impossible to have their three-goal advantage cancelled.
But it ended happening! Sevilla fought back with Reyes' goal just minutes after Suarez scored for Barcelona. Later on, a childish penalty handed by Jeremy Mathieu was transformed into the third goal for Los Sevillanos, while Konoplyanka equalized before the game ended. As fans were getting ready for the penalty shootout, Pedro reacted correctly to Beto's deflection, scoring what may be his last game with Los Blaugranas, after all the rumors that have him signing with Manchester United.
Of course, Barça's hero stole all the headlines, with fans asking him not to leave or being proud of their newest signing, if they are United's supporters. Here are the best tweets regarding the Spanish player.
1pm Transfer request 7.45 On the bench as a punishment 10.55 Subbed on 11.08 Scores the winner #Pedro pic.twitter.com/lNUcR4kMxN
— UpTheStakes (@UpTheStakes) August 11, 2015
Need a winning goal? #SuperCup #Pedro pic.twitter.com/ZvmQ5YkKK4
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) August 11, 2015
I just score goals #Pedro
— The F2 (@F2Freestylers) August 11, 2015
But the deal should complete by this coming Friday I have been assured. These Situations though can change very quickly. #Pedro #mufc
— Vincent Rodriguez (@VRodriguezlaw) August 11, 2015
Serial winner, highly professional, seemingly desperate to play for us & not to mention a hugely talented player for £21.5M #Pedro #MUFC
— Jon Bassett (@Bertie_B1977) August 11, 2015
Delighted Pedro got winner for @FCBarcelona tonight.Terrific player & servant who always gives his all.Doing it for United soon? #Pedro
— Stefan Laird (@StefanLaird08) August 11, 2015
"A picture says more than a thousand words. We're sure that Pedro will be leaving soon."
#UEFASuperCup: Una imagen es más que mil palabras. Estamos seguros que en no mucho tiempo @_Pedro17_ se irá. #Pedro pic.twitter.com/xuozEsuzln
— GA Deportes (@GAdeportes) August 11, 2015
Only one pedro........ #Pedro pic.twitter.com/QcBXw3fENY
— As barca (@barca_as) August 11, 2015