The European Super Cup marks the beginning of Real Madrid’s season and is the first prize that they have the opportunity to win. Our team is returning to competitive play approximately two and a half months after their victory in the Champions League at Wembley. This evening, they will confront Atalanta, the champions of the Europa League, at Warsaw’s National Stadium at 9:00 pm CEST. Ancelotti’s team will want to further their renowned European reputation by securing another continental championship, which would mark their sixth European Super Cup victory.
In addition to the opportunity to win another championship, the game is expected to be exceptional for other reasons. Mbappé and Endrick have the potential to make their first appearances for our club and potentially win their first trophy as members of Real Madrid. In addition, the clash marks the beginning of an exhilarating season in which our club will participate in seven prestigious competitions: The Champions League, the Club World Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the European Super Cup, LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
There are also some records that have the potential to be surpassed tonight. If Madrid wins, they will surpass all other teams and become the most successful team in the history of the European Super Cup. Meanwhile, Modrić will aim to secure his 27th trophy as a player for Real Madrid, which would establish him as the individual with the highest number of trophies won for our club.
Ancelotti has the opportunity to win his 14th trophy with the club, which would put him on par with Miguel Muñoz as the coach with the most trophies in Real Madrid history. If he were to win the European Super Cup, he would also achieve the unique distinction of being the only coach to have won the championship five times. “This is the inaugural championship of a challenging season, and we aim to commence with great vigour,” emphasised the coach during the press conference.
Atalanta
The team we are facing tonight is the winner of the Europa League, having achieved a remarkable triumph over Bayer Leverkusen in the final with a score of 3-0. Throughout the competition, they secured 8 victories, 4 draws, and suffered only one defeat. Lookman shown exceptional skill and leadership in the showcase event, leading his team to victory with an impressive three goals. It is highly likely that he will play a crucial role for the Italian squad once again this evening. Atalanta, making their debut in the European Super Cup final, will encounter Real Madrid for the third occasion in European competition. The two previous meetings took place during the Champions 2020/21, and both resulted in victories for Real Madrid.
It’s also possible for Ancelotti to win his 14th title with the club. If he does, he will tie Miguel Muñoz as the coach with the most trophies in Real Madrid history. It would make him the only coach in history to have won the European Super Cup five times if he won it: In the news conference, the coach said, “It’s the first title of a tough season, and we want to get off to a good start.”
Atalanta
The team that beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final to win the Europa League is the opponent tonight. They had an impressive season with 8 wins, 4 draws, and a loss in the tournament. Lookman scored an amazing hat-trick in the final, which won his team the title, and he will be a key player for Italy again tonight. For the third time in European competition, Atalanta will play Real Madrid. This is their first time meeting in the European Super Cup final. They played each other twice before in the Champions 2020/21, and Madrid won both times.
