Real Madrid claims UEFA Super Cup title with win over Atalanta

French forward Kylian Mbappe made an impressive competitive debut for Real Madrid, scoring in a 2-0 victory over Atalanta to clinch the UEFA Super Cup. Mbappe joined the European champions on a free transfer after allowing his contract with Paris Saint-Germain to expire.

Mbappe made an instant impact in white, sealing the game in Warsaw with a powerful finish after receiving a pass from Jude Bellingham. Carlo Ancelotti's team took the lead through Federico Valverde, and Bellingham quickly praised Mbappe's impressive debut for his new club.

Real Madrid triumphed 2-0 over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final in June, and their win against Europa League champions Atalanta at the Narodowy Stadium secured a record sixth UEFA Super Cup title.

Atalanta edged a goalless first period in which both sides hit the woodwork. Real defender Eder Militao’s attempted headed clearance from Marten de Roon’s cross looped on to the crossbar, while Brazil forward Rodrygo struck the bar with a shot from inside the penalty area.

Mario Pasalic’s second-half header for Atalanta was superbly saved by Thibaut Courtois.

Real broke the deadlock in the 59th minute when Vinicius Junior brilliantly set up Valverde for a simple finish by picking him out from the by-line.

Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso denied the Brazil forward a second and thwarted Bellingham soon after as Real took control.

Mbappe made it 2-0 in the 69th minute after being teed up by Bellingham and Real comfortably saw the game out.