By WARSAW, Poland – Kylian Mbappé made a dazzling debut for Real Madrid, scoring the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Atalanta that secured Madrid their record-breaking sixth UEFA Super Cup title on Wednesday night.
The match, held at Warsaw’s Stadion Wojska Polskiego, saw Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde open the scoring for the reigning European champions after 59 minutes. Valverde capitalized on a close-range opportunity, slotting the ball into the net to put Madrid ahead.
Just nine minutes later, Mbappé doubled the lead with a sensational strike. Latching onto a precise pass from English star Jude Bellingham, the 25-year-old French forward fired the ball into the top corner, sealing the victory for Madrid.
Mbappé, who signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid last month after completing a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, took a little time to adjust to the rhythm of his new Galactico teammates Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. However, his impact in the second half was undeniable, as he announced his arrival with a powerful debut goal.
Having joined Real Madrid’s preseason training only last week, following his participation in Euro 2024 with the French national team, Mbappé was swiftly integrated into the squad for the Super Cup final. The match featured a showdown between the reigning Champions League winners, Real Madrid, and Europa League champions, Atalanta.
With this triumph, Real Madrid clinched a record sixth UEFA Super Cup, surpassing Barcelona and AC Milan, both of whom have lifted the trophy five times. The victory further cemented Madrid’s dominance in European football and highlighted their ability to maintain success with their latest star signing, Mbappé.
