Kylian Mbappé marked his full Real Madrid debut in style, scoring as the La Liga giants secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta to clinch the UEFA Super Cup.
The reigning UEFA Champions League holders, who have a storied history in European competitions, had to wait until the second half to break the deadlock in Warsaw.
Federico Valverde opened the scoring in the 59th minute, capitalizing on a brilliant run by Vinícius Júnior, who sprinted past Atalanta’s defense before setting up Valverde for an easy finish.
Just nine minutes later, Mbappé doubled Real Madrid’s lead with a composed finish after a perfectly weighted through ball from Jude Bellingham.
The goal sealed a dominant performance by Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Mbappé, who had a relatively quiet first half, made his mark in the second period, showcasing his lethal finishing ability that Real Madrid hopes will lead them to further glory.
Despite a few early scares, including Eder Militão nearly scoring an own goal and Atalanta’s Mario Pašalić testing Thibaut Courtois with a powerful header, Real Madrid’s defense held firm.
Real Madrid’s victory in Warsaw added to their illustrious history in European football. The win marked their sixth UEFA Super Cup title, extending their record as the most successful club in the competition’s history.
The club’s dominance in European football dates back decades, with Real Madrid having won the UEFA Champions League a record 14 times, more than any other club. Their ability to consistently perform on the biggest stages has solidified their reputation as one of the greatest football clubs of all time.
This latest triumph sets the tone for what Real Madrid hopes will be another successful season, with Mbappé now firmly integrated into a team that has its sights set on more silverware.