Kylian Mbappe has been selected in Real Madrid’s starting XI for their UEFA Super Cup clash with Atalanta.
The France superstar will make his debut for Los Blancos in their season opener following his summer move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Champions League winners Real are bidding for their sixth Super Cup triumph against the Serie A club, who won the Europa League for the first time last season.
Super Cup starting lineups
Real go strong
Mbappe starts up front in a frighteningly strong XI picked by Carlo Ancelotti for the clash in Warsaw.
The 25-year-old spearheads the attack with Jude Bellingham just behind him and Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior on the wings.
Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni start in midfielder, with Eduardo Camavinga missing out through injury.
Thibaut Courtois starts in goal with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Farland Mendy forming the back four.
Endrick, the 18-year-old sensational who arrived this summer, is named on the bench.
📋✅ Our starting XI!🆚 @Atalanta_BC#SuperCup pic.twitter.com/TJevpSPLak
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 14, 2024
Atalanta’s side features nine of the players from the side who beat defeated Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final though there is no place for Juventus-bound Teun Koopmeiners.
That means final hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman starts on the left, with Gianluca Scamacca missing out through injury with new signing Ben Godfrey named on the bench.
Real Madrid XI: Courtois (gk), Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe
Atalanta XI: Musso (gk), Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac, Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson Silva, Ruggeri, Pasalic, De Ketelaere, Lookman.
After a thrilling and competitive match between Real Madrid and Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, with Kylian Mbappe’s debut for Los Blancos adding more excitement, fans were left on the edge of their seats. The star-studded lineups, including Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid and Lookman, De Roon, and Musso for Atalanta, showcased the best of European football. With both teams giving their all on the pitch, it was a night to remember for all football enthusiasts.
As the match progressed, the intensity and pace of the game kept fans engaged and eager for more. Mbappe’s skills and elegance shone through as he linked up with his teammates to create scoring opportunities. Atalanta’s resilience and attacking prowess posed a challenge to Real Madrid’s defense, making for a nail-biting encounter.
Ultimately, it was Real Madrid who emerged victorious, claiming their sixth Super Cup triumph with a stellar performance. Mbappe’s debut goal for the club will be etched in the memories of fans worldwide, marking the beginning of a new era for the French forward at the Spanish giants. As the final whistle blew, celebrations ensued among the Real Madrid players and their supporters, highlighting the significance of the Super Cup victory.
Looking ahead, both Real Madrid and Atalanta will continue their respective campaigns in their domestic leagues and European competitions. The clash in the Super Cup served as a precursor to what promises to be an exciting season for both clubs, with Mbappe’s presence adding an extra layer of anticipation and excitement to Real Madrid’s journey.
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