Kylian Mbappé Scores on Debut as Real Madrid Win European Super Cup

Real Madrid secured their sixth European Super Cup title on Wednesday, surpassing Barcelona and AC Milan's record of five titles each. The Spanish giants triumphed 2-0 over Atalanta, with goals from Federico Valverde and debutant Kylian Mbappé securing the victory.

Valverde Breaks the Deadlock

After a tightly contested first half, Real Madrid finally broke the deadlock in the 59th minute. Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde finished from close range, converting a precise pass from Vinícius Junior to put the European champions ahead.

Mbappé Scores on Debut

Nine minutes after Valverde's opener, French superstar Kylian Mbappé marked his debut with a stunning goal. Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in June, received a pass from Jude Bellingham and fired the ball into the top corner, doubling Madrid's advantage. The goal was a fitting start to Mbappé's career in Madrid, as he looks to build on his impressive resume, which includes seven Ligue 1 titles with PSG and Monaco.

Atalanta’s Resilient Performance

Despite being the underdogs, Atalanta, playing in their first Super Cup after winning the Europa League, showed no fear against their illustrious opponents. The Italian side grew in confidence as the match progressed, creating several opportunities to equalize. Marten de Roon's deflected shot struck the bar, and Thibaut Courtois had to make several crucial saves to deny Ademola Lookman and Mario Pasalic.

Missed Opportunities for Both Sides

Real Madrid could have extended their lead on multiple occasions. Rodrygo missed a chance just before halftime, hitting the bar from a low pass by Vinícius Junior. After Valverde’s goal, Vinícius and Bellingham both had opportunities to increase the lead but were unable to convert. Bellingham, however, made up for his missed chances by providing the assist for Mbappé’s debut goal.

Mbappé Substituted Late

Mbappé was substituted seven minutes from time, having made a significant impact in his first official match for Real Madrid. The 25-year-old's debut goal and overall performance were a testament to his world-class talent and a promising start to his career at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Conclusion

Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Atalanta not only secured them the European Super Cup but also solidified their place in history as the club with the most Super Cup titles. As for Mbappé, his debut goal will surely be remembered as the beginning of what could be a stellar chapter in his career with Los Blancos.