Don Carlo and the Kings of Madrid Rule the European Football Sky, Mbappe Scores in First Match and Wins Trophy

(Patria) - In an exciting European Super Cup clash, Real Madrid defeated Atalanta with a score of 2:0.

Real Madrid, as the Champions League winner, and Atalanta, which won the last edition of the Europa League, met in this competition.

There were no major chances at the start of the match, and the game mostly took place in the midfield. In the 15th minute, after a good combination on the right side, the ball reached Kylian Mbappé, but one of Atalanta's defenders reacted excellently and blocked his shot. The next chance was for Vinícius, who was late for Carvajal's cross, and the score remained 0:0.

Atalanta's best chance came after a shot from their captain, whose ball hit the crossbar of Real's goal after touching Militão. By the end of the first half, Rodrygo had a chance to open the scoring, but he hit the frame of Atalanta's goal.

In the second half, Atalanta threatened first when Mario Pašalić shot, but Real's experienced goalkeeper brilliantly saved the shot. A few minutes later, Rüdiger threatened, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the 58th minute, after an excellent combination between Jude Bellingham and Vinícius, the ball reached the lone Fede Valverde, who easily scored to make it 1:0.

That play by Vini for Valverde's goal—wowzers! That's your Ballon d'Or winner right there.pic.twitter.com/LSZTXLWBMM

— Dr Yash  (@YashRMFC) August 14, 2024

Just a minute later, Vinícius tried to score, but Atalanta's goalkeeper reacted excellently and saved his shot. After a corner, Bellingham shot, but Musso intervened brilliantly again.

In the 66th minute, Bellingham tried again, but Musso was at a high level. Two minutes later, Kylian Mbappé scored his first goal in a Real Madrid jersey after masterfully stealing the ball from Rodrygo.

Mbappe scored Goal in his first match
Assist Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid 2-0 Atlanta pic.twitter.com/7Cxf5r7jBH

— Recap Football (@recap_football_) August 14, 2024

Real played out the rest of the match routinely and maintained their lead for another trophy.

(scsport.ba)