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LIVE from 9pm: Atalanta Bergamo v Real Madrid

The jubilation of Real's neo-superstar Kylian Mbappé with his teammates ...

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Kylian Mbappe won his first title on his competitive debut for Real Madrid and proved his scoring prowess in the process! The French superstar scored in the 68th minute to make it 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup against Europa League winners Atalanta Bergamo. Federico Valverde had previously put the Champions League winners, who were playing without the injured Austrian international David Alaba, ahead in Warsaw (59').

Real became the sole record winners with their sixth Super Cup title. Rivals Barcelona and AC Milan had each won the summit meeting of the European Cup winners five times. Since Atletico Madrid's triumph over Real in 2018, the winners of the premier class have always prevailed.

"A big problem" for Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti was spoiled for choice in attack. "A big problem," joked the Real coach. Thinking about who would play ruined his vacations. Against Atalanta, Mbappe started up front, flanked by Brazilians Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo. Jude Bellingham played behind him. David Alaba is still in rehab following the cruciate ligament rupture he suffered in December and a date for his return has not yet been set. The ÖFB international watched the game with his team-mates from the bench.

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After a straightforward opening period, debutant Mbappe had the first shot on target, but it was blocked (15th). Apart from that, Real struggled to create chances. Atalanta defended very high at times, but above all with discipline. The Italians even came close to taking the lead. Real defender Eder Militao deflected a sharp cross from Marten den Roon onto his own crossbar (25'). Shortly before the break, Rodrygo hit aluminum at the other end (45.+1).

Pasalic forced Real keeper Courtois into a brilliant save
Thibaut Courtois was called into action for the first time at the start of the second half. Atalanta's Mario Pasalic forced the Real keeper into a brilliant save with his head (47'). A brief period of pressure from the Italians ensued, which Real nipped in the bud with the opening goal. The speedy Vinicius Jr. broke through on the left and Valverde only had to push the resulting cross over the line.

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Shortly afterwards, Vinicius Jr. and Bellingham missed top chances, but the second goal was not long in coming. Bellingham set up Mbappe at the back, who crowned his debut with a shot into the far corner. In the closing stages, Vinicius Jr's cross was almost deflected into the net (82'), but otherwise Real left the game to Atalanta. However, the Italians were no longer compelling.

The result:
Atalanta Bergamo - Real Madrid 0:2 (0:0)
Warsaw, Stadion Narodowy, referee Sandro Schärer (SUI)

Goals: 0:1 (60') Valverde, 0:2 (68') Mbappé