August 11, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, is expected to field a familiar lineup for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta in Warsaw. The Spanish giants aim to secure a record-breaking sixth Super Cup title, currently shared with Barcelona.
Despite high-profile summer arrivals, Kylian Mbappe and Endrick are likely to start on the bench. Reports suggest nine of the 11 players who started the UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund will retain their places. Eder Militao is set to replace the departed Nacho Fernandez in defence, while Luka Modric will fill the midfield spot left by Toni Kroos.
The predicted starting lineup includes Courtois in goal; a back four of Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, and Mendy; a midfield trio of Valverde, Camavinga, and Modric; with Bellingham supporting Rodrygo and Vinicius in attack. This approach aligns with Ancelotti’s previous Super Cup strategies from 2014 and 2022.
Mbappe, who joined Madrid after a prolific stint at Paris Saint-Germain, will likely make his debut from the bench. The French forward’s arrival, along with Bellingham’s impressive first season, has raised expectations for the team’s performance in the upcoming campaign.
Vinicius Junior recently expressed optimism about the new signings, emphasising the importance of helping them adapt quickly. He highlighted Bellingham’s successful integration last season and hopes for similar success with Mbappe and young Brazilian talent Endrick.
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