New Delhi: Real Madrid have the chance to make history by becoming the first team to win six UEFA Super Cups. Their opponents, Atalanta, are aiming for their first Super Cup win, just two months after lifting the Europa League trophy. Kylian Mbappé is expected to make his competitive debut for Los Blancos, alongside another new signing, Endrick.
This match will be the first real test of how Carlo Ancelotti plans to manage his depth of attacking options. All eyes will be on Mbappe’s role and how he fits into the lineup. Vinicius Junior, known for his big-game performances, could also play a crucial role, especially given his record of 10 goal involvements in the 10 finals he has played for Madrid.
Atalanta, however, are not to be underestimated. Ademola Lookman, fresh off a hat trick in the Europa League final, will be a key player for them. Mateo Retegui, signed from Genoa in the summer, is likely to start in the absence of Gianluca Scamacca, who is sidelined with an ACL tear. Gian Piero Gasperini’s high-energy approach has been successful against tough opponents like Sporting CP, Liverpool, and Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League, and he hopes it can unsettle Madrid as well.
While Real Madrid are the clear favourites, the number of players returning from Euro 2024 and Copa America could complicate Ancelotti’s lineup decisions. This match could set the tone for both teams as the new season begins.
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