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In a thrilling European Super Cup clash on Wednesday, Kylian Mbappe made an unforgettable debut for Real Madrid, helping them secure a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. The match saw Real Madrid clinch their sixth Super Cup title, surpassing both Barcelona and AC Milan, who have each won the annual trophy five times.
Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde broke the deadlock after 59 minutes with a close-range finish. Just nine minutes later, Kylian Mbappe showcased his striking prowess by curling a stunning shot into the top corner, courtesy of a precise pass from Jude Bellingham.
Kylian Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in June, had a chance to score earlier in the match, but his effort in the 15th minute was blocked by Atalanta’s defense. Despite their debut in the Super Cup after winning the Europa League, Atalanta showed they were not intimidated by their illustrious opponents.
Atalanta’s confidence grew as the game progressed. Marten de Roon’s deflected shot hit the bar, and Ederson fired just wide from distance. Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, was also in top form, denying Ademola Lookman’s attempt and later saving a header from Mario Pasalic.
Real Madrid continued to pressure Atalanta, with Rodrygo missing a golden opportunity in first-half stoppage time and Vinicius Jr.’s pass hitting the bar. Despite Atalanta’s best efforts, including a testing header from Pasalic, the breakthrough came when Valverde converted a pass from Vinicius.
Real Madrid could have extended their lead further, with Bellingham missing two chances before setting up Kylian Mbappe for the second goal. The French striker finished with composure, ensuring a memorable debut. Kylian Mbappe, who previously won seven Ligue 1 titles with PSG and Monaco but never a European club competition, was substituted seven minutes from the end, leaving fans eager for more.
