In summary
- Mbappe began through the middle of Madrid’s forward line.
- Fede Valverde broke the deadlock from close range for the Champions League holders in the 59th minute.
Real Madrid new star Kylian Mbappe struck on his debut to help his new side claim a record sixth UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday in Warsaw.
The superstar, who joined as a free agent this summer after departing Paris Saint-Germain following a glittering seven-year spell, ran onto an inch-perfect cutback from Jude Bellingham and fired coolly into the top corner.
His effort in the 68th minute doubled his new side’s lead after Federico Valverde’s opener and secured his maiden cup with Madrid, wrapping up a dream display.
The superstar French forward has waited years to play for his dream club and after finally signing for Los Blancos this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain deal, celebrated his first appearance with a goal.
Fede Valverde broke the deadlock from close range for the Champions League holders in the 59th minute after the Italian Europa League winners held their own in the first half.
The Italian’s first task this season is designing a system that can get the best out of his array of attacking stars.
Mbappe Super Attack
Mbappe began through the middle of Madrid’s forward line, flanked by Vinicius Junior on the left and Rodrygo Goes on the right, in the first look at how he might fit into Ancelotti’s plans this season.
As a result England international Bellingham played as part of the midfield trio rather than in the advanced position he began last season in to such devastating goalscoring effect.
Mbappe’s only chance in a tight first half arrived in the 15th minute but his shot from the middle of the box was well blocked by Isak Hien.
Mbappe was handed his first competitive start for the LaLiga giants just weeks after sealing his move to the Bernabeu, having recently joined his team-mates in training.
The 25-year-old was afforded a brief holiday after France’s Euro 2024 campaign and reported to Madrid’s Valdebebas base to begin rigorous fitness work.
