In a thrilling match, Real Madrid secured the Super Cup for the sixth time by defeating Atalanta 2-0 at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Uruguayan Valverde scored the opener with an assist from Vinicius, and French forward Kylian Mbappe, who recently joined Real Madrid, sealed the victory with a second goal, also assisted by Vinicius.
In his post-match press conference, Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior and cautioned European teams about the Brazilian’s potential threat. Ancelotti also highlighted Arda Guler, suggesting he will be a standout this season as he transitions to a midfield role to increase his playing time.
Mbappe expressed his joy at winning his first title with Real Madrid and his excitement about playing alongside Vinicius and Jude Bellingham, hoping their partnership will echo the legendary BBC trio. Additionally, Mbappe sent a heartfelt letter to club president Florentino Perez, expressing gratitude and requesting to remain with Real Madrid for the remainder of his career.