By Real Madrid’s high-profile signing Kylian Mbappé is poised to make his debut for the club in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the French striker’s readiness during a press conference at Warsaw’s National Stadium on Tuesday.
Ancelotti stated, “Mbappé could play tomorrow,” noting that the 25-year-old arrived in good shape following Euro 2024 and has adapted well to the team after a week of practice. Mbappé’s arrival follows a prolonged transfer saga with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain.
The French international joins an already star-studded forward line at Madrid, including Vinícius Júnior, new signing Endrick, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Arda Guler. Ancelotti jokingly referred to this abundance of talent as a “huge problem” that “ruined my holidays.”
Addressing concerns about team dynamics, Ancelotti emphasized the healthy atmosphere in the locker room, stating, “There are no princes or kings here.”
Atalanta, the Europa League champions, enter the match as underdogs. However, their coach Gian Piero Gasperini welcomes the challenge, saying, “I hope the best play, because only with the strongest can you try to gain the maximum respect.”
The UEFA Super Cup, an annual match between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League, will be played at the National Stadium in Warsaw, with both teams aiming to claim the first European trophy of the season.
