Real Madrid is set to face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final on August 14, 2024, at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland. The match has garnered significant attention as it marks the competitive debut of Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Mbappé’s place in the starting lineup, ending speculation about whether the French star would start the match.Ancelotti’s starting lineup for Real Madrid includes Thibaut Courtois in goal; Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy in defense; Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Jude Bellingham in midfield; and Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Júnior in attack. This formation sees Bellingham dropping into a more defensive midfield role to accommodate Mbappé in the front line.Real Madrid, having won the Champions League last season, aims to secure their 16th European title and become the first team to win the Super Cup six times. On the other hand, Atalanta, the Europa League winners, are contesting their first European Cup final and will be looking to cause an upset.The match kicks off at 22:00 local time (16:00 Brasília time) and will be broadcast live on various platforms, including TRT 1 in Turkey. As the new season begins, all eyes will be on Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this summer after ending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward expressed his excitement, stating, ‘It’s a dream come true to play for Real Madrid. I’m proud to have achieved my dream and to be a player for the best club in the history of football’.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappé will make his official debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta.
- Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the starting lineup, with Mbappé joining Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo in attack.
- Real Madrid aims to win their 16th European title and become the first team to win the Super Cup six times.
- The match will take place on August 14, 2024, at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland.
Contradictions👾There is a minor discrepancy in the reported kickoff time, with some sources stating 22:00 local time and others mentioning 16:00 Brasília time.
This could be due to different time zone reporting.
