Real Madrid secured their sixth UEFA Super Cup title on Wednesday, defeating Atalanta 2-0 in Warsaw, courtesy of Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappe goals.
The victory over Atalanta gave Madrid a record-breaking sixth UEFA Super Cup, after winning six Champions League titles in the past 10 years.
Real Madrid started the game quietly in the first half but displayed dominance in the second half through the brilliance of Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham who both set up Valverde and Mbappe’s goals respectively to claim the trophy.
Frenchman Mbappe led the line for his new club for the first time, and made it a perfect and memorable one, capping it with a debut goal and his first UEFA trophy.
Mbappe described the night “a great night”. He said, “I’ve been waiting for this moment a long time, to play in this shirt, with this badge, for these fans. It’s a great moment for me.
“Winning a trophy is very important, we know that we always have to win. I’m very happy, for sure with the goal, for a forward like me, being decisive in my first game, but more importantly, it’s a pleasure to play”, he added.
Clinching the UEFA Super Cup title also saw Luka Modric became the most decorated player in Real Madrid history with 27 trophies, 12 years after he left Tottenham Hotspur at 27 years old with nothing on his trophy cabinet.
It was not only a historic night for the club and Modric, it was also one for Carlo Ancelotti, who secured his 14th title as Real Madrid head coach, levelled with the Miguel Munoz as the most successful manager in the club’s history in terms of trophies won.
Speaking after the game, he expressed his pride at the feat, describing it “an honour and a privilege” to achieve such, while also praising his team for the victory and Kylian Mbappe for his debut achievement.
Real Madrid will now turn their attention to the opening match of their 2024-25 La Liga campaign on Sunday, where they will take on Mallorca away from home.
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Congratulations to Real Madrid on their victory and new
records! It’s impressive to see the team’s dominance in European football,
with six Champions League titles in the past 10 years and now a record-breaking sixth UEFA Super Cup.
The performances of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe were outstanding, and it’s great
to see Mbappe making his debut for the club a
memorable one.
It’s also incredible to see Luka Modric become the most decorated player in Real Madrid history and Carlo Ancelotti achieving his 14th title as head coach, tying with Miguel
Munoz for the most successful manager in the club’s history.
It’s clear that Real Madrid has a winning tradition and a
talented team that will continue to make history in the years to come.
Once again, congratulations to Real Madrid and their fans on this
historic win! Looking forward to seeing what they accomplish in the upcoming La Liga campaign.
Best regards,
Anglea
That’s an exciting victory for Real Madrid! It’s impressive to see them set a new record with their sixth
UEFA Super Cup title. The performances of Federico Valverde, Kylian Mbappe,
Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham were particularly noteworthy.
Mbappe’s debut goal and his first UEFA trophy make this a memorable moment
for him and the club.
It’s also remarkable that Luka Modric became the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s
history and Carlo Ancelotti’s 14th title as the club’s head coach puts him on par with Miguel Munoz as the most successful manager in the
club’s history. Both achievements are a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Real Madrid’s attention now shifts to their La Liga campaign, starting with a match against Mallorca.
It will be interesting to see if they can carry this momentum forward.
Overall, a great start to the season for Real Madrid!