Celebratory moment for Real Madrid first trophy of the 2024/25 season.
(The Post News)- Kylian Mbappe scored on his Real Madrid debut to help his new team defeat Atalanta 2-0 and win the UEFA Super Cup for a record sixth time on Wednesday. The French forward, who joined Los Blancos from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, celebrated his debut with a goal.
After a strong first half by the Italian Europa League winners, Fede Valverde broke the tie for the Champions League holders with a close-range shot in the 59th minute.
Madrid built momentum, and in the 68th minute, Mbappe secured the win with a spectacular goal, assisted by Jude Bellingham.
This victory allowed head coach Carlo Ancelotti to tie with previous Los Blancos coach Miguel Munoz for the most titles won as a club manager, with 14. This season, Ancelotti aims to optimise his attacking players’ performance.
Mbappe started in the middle of Madrid’s front line, with Vinicius Junior on the left and Rodrygo Goes on the right, indicating Ancelotti’s plan for the season.
Bellingham, who had a prolific scoring role last season, played as part of the midfield trio.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta made their Super Cup debut following their Europa League victory.
The first half saw chances for both teams, including a notable save by Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois and a missed opportunity by Atalanta’s Eder Militao.
Madrid’s breakthrough came with Valverde’s tap-in, and Mbappe added the finishing touch with a deft move.
The Madrid supporters applauded as Ancelotti substituted Mbappe in the 83rd minute, signalling the start of what promises to be an impressive chapter for the striker.
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