August 14, (THEWILL) – Kylian Mbappe made an immediate impact on his Real Madrid debut, scoring in a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw on Wednesday.
The French forward, who joined Madrid this summer after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired, helped his new team lift a record sixth Super Cup title.
Federico Valverde opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 59th minute, capitalising on a cross from Vinicius Junior. Mbappe then doubled the lead in the 68th minute, finishing clinically after a clever pass from Jude Bellingham.
The win marked a significant milestone for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who equalled the club record of 14 titles set by former coach Miguel Munoz. Ancelotti’s tactical setup featured Mbappe leading the attack, flanked by Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes, while Bellingham operated in midfield.
Atalanta, making their Super Cup debut after winning the Europa League last season with the tireless work of Ademola Lookman, put up a strong fight in the first half. Their goalkeeper, Juan Musso, made several important saves, while Mario Pasalic nearly scored early in the second half, only to be denied by a spectacular save from Thibaut Courtois.
The match served as a promising start to Mbappe’s Real Madrid career, with fans giving him a standing ovation when he was substituted late in the game. The result sets a positive tone for Real Madrid’s 2024/2025 campaign as they look to compete for more silverware.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
