Real Madrid 2-0 defeated Atalanta on August 14 in Warsaw, Kylian Mbappe scored the game’s first goal to help his new team win a record sixth Uefa Super Cup.
After years of waiting to play for his dream club, the French forward superstar finally joined Los Blancos this summer upon his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, and he celebrated his professional debut with a goal.
Real Madrid Victory
Fede Valverde broke the deadlock for the Champions League champions in the 59th minute after the Italian Europa League winners had held their own in the first half.
Real Madrid continued to create opportunities, and Mbappe scored in the 68th minute as Jude Bellingham spotted his run into space in the area, sealing the win.
Kylian Mbappe Post-Match Comments
It was a great night, and I had been looking forward to it for a long time, Mbappe told Movistar in fluent Spanish.
“Playing with this jersey and this badge for these fans is a gift to me.
We also won a trophy, which is very important. We understand that winning is always necessary here, and I’m extremely happy.
Carlo Ancelotti Record and Tactical Approach
With Madrid’s victory, coach Carlo Ancelotti equalled previous Los Blancos coach Miguel Munoz’s record of 14 trophies won at the club.
This season, the Italian’s first duty is to develop a system that would maximize the performance of his offensive talents.
Mbappe started in the middle of Madrid’s front line, flanked by Vinicius Junior on the left and Rodrygo Goes on the right, in the first look at how he may fit into Ancelotti’s plans for the season.
As a result, Carlo Ancelotti moved England international Bellingham to a midfield trio instead of the advanced position where he scored so many goals last season.
Kylian Mbappe has the quality to score a lot of goals, Ancelotti told Movistar.
“What we have to look for is balance in the team; today we didn’t have that balance.”
Match Highlights
In the 15th minute, Mbappe had his best chance in a tight first half, but Isak Hien easily saved his effort from the center of the box.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta, making their first appearance in the Super Cup after defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final last season, came close to taking the lead when Eder Militao headed Marten de Roon cross over his own goal.
Bellingham was booked for a late challenge on Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso after taking a heavy touch to control a clever ball from Vinicius during a foray forward from midfield.
Rodrygo clipped the top of Atalanta’s crossbar shortly before halftime, after Vinicius set him up.
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was sidelined for most of last season, made a superb one-handed save to tip over a Mario Pasalic header at the start of the second half.
Madrid broke the deadlock before the hour mark when Valverde tapped in from close range, while Atalanta’s defenders were concerned about Mbappe, who was moving more freely.
Bellingham, who was becoming increasingly influential, fed Vinicius, who cut the ball across the goal for the Uruguayan midfielder to tap in.
Vinicius should have doubled Madrid’s lead when he was passed through on goal, but Musso saved his shot.
As Madrid attempted a second, Swedish defender Hien stopped Bellingham, and Musso then stopped the former Borussia Dortmund man.
Mbappe eventually delivered it with a deadly finish after Bellingham kept an assault going and noticed the Frenchman’s excellent movement.
In the 83rd minute, Ancelotti substituted the striker, who received a standing ovation from Madrid fans, likely the first of many to follow.
Looking Ahead
Mbappe said he anticipated to improve in the next few weeks, with Madrid’s La Liga campaign beginning on August 17 against Real Mallorca.
“I am sure we will get better, and me first of all, but today is a positive step,” said the striker.
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