(CNN) Liverpool held its nerve to win the European Super Cup after defeating Chelsea on penalties in Istanbul on Wednesday.

After an enthralling contest that finished at 2-2 after extra time, it was Liverpool that prevailed 5-4 on spot kicks, with goalkeeper Adrián stopping a shot from Chelsea's Tammy Abraham to spark celebrations from those in red.

Liverpool's Adrián celebrates with the UEFA Super Cup trophy.

For Adrián, this was a particularly sweet moment.

The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who was released by West Ham at the end of last season, arrived at Anfield only last week after signing on to replace the departing Simon Mignolet.

Few thought he would be called into action during his time at the club, until No. 1 Alisson Becker was injured in the opening day win over Norwich on Friday.

Adrián celebrates with his Liverpool teammates.

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