Kylian Mbappe proved why Real Madri wanted him so badly.
Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 2-0 in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup at Warsaw National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, at 4 a.m. on the 15th (Korea time).
Real Madrid activated a 4-3-3 formation. Thibaut Courtois defended the goal and Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militão, and Dani Carvajal formed the four-back. Jude Bellingham, Orelien Chouameni and Federico Valverde were in the midfield and Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Hodrigo were in the front-line three-top.
Against this backdrop, Atalanta came up with a 3-4-1-2 formation. Juan Mousseau defended the goal and Sead Kolasinacz-Isaac Hien-Verat Jim City formed a three-back. Matteo Lou Gehry-Martin the Run, Ederson-Davide Chapakosta played in the midfield and Mario Pashalic was the second-line player to support the front line. Ademola Lukman and Charles de Ketteraier played as two-top strikers.
Before the match, the first concern of football fans was Mbappe. The match drew attention as news that Mbappe’s debut could be played, and there were various speculations about whether he would play or not, beyond the outcome of the match.
With Ancelotti’s decision drawing public attention, Mbappe got a chance to start the game. As a result, Mbappe now has a golden opportunity to lift the trophy in his official debut match after his transfer to Real. 스포츠토토
Mbappe showed active movements at the start of the game, attempting his unique overwhelming speed and space penetration. Real fans applauded Mbappe’s every move and cheered at even the slightest touch of the ball.
Mbappe’s first shot came in the 15th minute of the first half. Valverde dug in the right side and crossed with an elaborate cross, and Mbappe took it with a right footed shot, but it was blocked by the defense.
Mbappe was busy, but he did not create any threatening chances in the 45th minute and the two teams remained scoreless, 0-0. Later, as the second half began, Mbappe showed off a sharper movement.
Real, with an aggressive formation at the start of the second half, raised its defensive line and paid off in 14 minutes. Vinicius, who cut off the opponent’s pass under strong pressure, whipped Atalanta’s left side and connected the ball into the box. It passed between the defender and the goalkeeper and connected to Valverde, who settled in the empty net, lightly pushed it to take a 1-0 lead.
Atalanta, who was on the verge of losing the trophy, continued its aggressive attack. However, this was an opportunity for Real, who has the highest counterattack speed in Europe, including Mbappe, Hodrigo, and Vinicius.
Real scored another goal in the 23rd minute of the second half, nine minutes after the opening goal. The hero was Mbappe. When Atalanta made a mistake on the right side, Hodrigu intercepted the ball and delivered it straight to Vinicius, who was in the center. Vinicius wasted no time handing it over to Bellingham, who scored the extra goal by delivering an exquisite pass to Mbappe, who was rushing towards the goal.
In the 37th minute of the second half, Mbappe was replaced by Brahim Díaz and the match ended 2-0. Mbappe was able to set a record for his debut goal and victory in his official debut.