Kylian Mbappe made a dream start to life at Real Madrid, scoring on his debut as the Spanish giants defeated Atalanta 2-0 to lift a record sixth UEFA Super Cup.
Operating as a central striker, the French international showcased his clinical finishing ability to seal the victory in the 68th minute.
Federico Valverde had opened the scoring for Madrid in the second half, but it was Mbappe’s goal that truly ignited the Santiago Bernabeu faithful. The 24-year-old’s impact was immediate, and his performance earned him a 7.7 rating from SofaScore before being replaced by Brahim Diaz in the 83rd minute.
“Everyone knows how much playing for Real Madrid means to me,” Mbappe said after the game. “It just feels incredible!” The former PSG forward’s arrival has sent shockwaves through European football, and his early goal is a clear statement of intent.
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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his new signing, predicting a prolific season for the Frenchman. “Kylian Mbappe can score more than 50 goals this season,” the Italian manager declared. “He has incredible talent and is a perfect fit for our team.”
The victory also saw Ancelotti equal the record for most Super Cup titles won by a manager, with five to his name. Real Madrid now turn their attention to La Liga, where they face Mallorca in their opening game on August 18.
