Real Madrid Unveils New No.9 Galactico: Kylian Mbappe Shines in UEFA Super Cup Victory
Real Madrid’s illustrious lineage of No.9 Galacticos, from Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima and Cristiano Ronaldo to Karim Benzema, now welcomes Kylian Mbappe. The French star made a striking debut for the club in the UEFA Super Cup 2024, held at Warsaw’s National Stadium on Thursday. Facing Atalanta, who were considered underdogs, Real Madrid demonstrated their prowess, defeating the Serie A side 2-0 to secure the trophy.
Atalanta’s Tough Super Cup Debut
Atalanta, fresh off a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in May, had high hopes for their UEFA Super Cup clash with Real Madrid. The Serie A club, led by coach Gian Piero Gasperini, had earned their place by winning the Europa League. However, they struggled to match the Champions League holders’ intensity and succumbed to a 2-0 defeat in their first Super Cup appearance.
Mbappe’s Impressive Start
Despite manager Carlo Ancelotti’s cautious approach regarding Mbappe’s debut, the former Paris Saint-Germain forward was anticipated to be a key player for Real Madrid. In his first competitive match of the season, Mbappe partnered with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in a formidable attack. The Frenchman made an immediate impact, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in the 68th minute.
Ancelotti’s Record and Key Performers
Jude Bellingham, the England playmaker, played a crucial role by assisting Mbappe’s goal and contributing to the overall performance. Fede Valverde opened the scoring with a close-range shot in the 60th minute. This win not only added another title to Real Madrid’s illustrious history, making them the most successful club in UEFA Super Cup history, but also saw Carlo Ancelotti match Miguel Munoz’s record of 14 trophies with the club.
Key Highlights from the UEFA Super Cup 2024
– Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 2-0 to claim their record-extending UEFA Super Cup title.
– Kylian Mbappe scored Real Madrid’s second goal in the 68th minute.
– Fede Valverde netted the opening goal in the 60th minute.
– The first half ended goalless.
– The match marked the beginning of the 2024-2025 season.
– Mbappe made his Real Madrid debut in this Super Cup fixture.
– Luka Modric, with 27 trophies, became the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history.
– Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta contested their first UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw.
