Kylian Mbappe scores on debut as Real Madrid beat Atalanta to win UEFA Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé made a remarkable debut for Real Madrid, scoring a goal as Los Blancos achieved a historic milestone by defeating Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup held in Warsaw, thereby securing the trophy for an unprecedented sixth time in nine appearances.

The European champions attracted significant attention, featuring a formidable attacking trio of Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr. Carlo Ancelotti's squad appeared dangerous from the outset, particularly on the right flank, where Federico Valverde and Dani Carvajal posed constant threats, although Atalanta's defense managed to hold firm.

Atalanta, participating in the Super Cup for the first time, demonstrated their competitiveness and created their own scoring opportunities against Los Blancos.

As the match progressed, Gian Piero Gasperini's team began to assert themselves, nearly finding the net midway through the first half when Éder Militão was relieved to see Marten de Roon's cross deflect off the crossbar.

As the first half drew to a close, the Europa League champions maintained their dominance, with Éderson missing a chance, while Rodrygo came close to scoring in stoppage time, hitting the bar and leaving the score level at halftime.

After the break, Atalanta continued to pose a threat, only to be thwarted by an outstanding fingertip save from Thibaut Courtois, who denied Mario Pašalić's header. This crucial save proved significant as Real Madrid executed a classic counterattack.

Vinícius Jr displayed his exceptional dribbling skills within the penalty area, evading his defender before setting up Valverde, who easily tapped the ball into an unguarded net.

Madrid sensed an opportunity and quickly extended their advantage, yet Bellingham’s shot, which took a deflection, was valiantly kept out by Juan Musso, who managed to clear it off the line.

The pressure from Madrid became unyielding, leading to the anticipated second goal scored by Mbappé, who skillfully placed the ball into the top corner after receiving a precise pass from Bellingham inside the penalty area.

With fifteen minutes left in the match, Luka Modrić was brought on, and his presence provided the essential composure needed to secure the victory for Los Blancos. This marked an ideal beginning to the season, as Ancelotti celebrated his fifth Super Cup triumph as a coach, setting a new all-time record.