Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup 2024 highlights: Kylian Mbappe strikes on debut as Los Blancos record 2-0 win

Thank you for reading HT's live blog of the UEFA Super Cup showdown between Real Madrid and Atalanta at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut as Real Madrid outclassed Atalanta 2-0 to win the European Super Cup for a record sixth time. Los Blancos have moved ahead of Barcelona (5) and AC Milan (5) with the comfortable 2-0 win over last season's UEFA Europa League winners. Midfield legend Luka Modric became the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history with 27 trophies. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid will kickstart their La Liga defence against RCD Mallorca on Monday.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has matched former Los Blancos coach Miguel Munoz's incredible feat in Warsaw. The legendary head coach has won joint-record 14 titles at Real Madrid. "(Mbappe) has the quality to score a lot of goals," Ancelotti told Movistar. "What we have to look for is balance in the team -- today we didn't have that balance," he added.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Kylian Mbappe scored Real Madrid's second goal in the 2-0 win over Europa League winners Atalanta after Fede Valverde opened the scoring for the UEFA Champions League holders. Mbappe sprinted into space before Jude Bellingham fed the France captain who finished clinically in the 68th minute.

"We are at Real Madrid, we have no limit, if I can score 50, then 50, but the most important thing is winning and improving as a team, because we will win as a team," Mbappe told Movistar after the UEFA Super Cup.

"It was a great night, I've been waiting for this moment for a long time," explained Mbappe. To play with this shirt, with this badge, for these fans, it's a gift for me. We won a trophy too, that's very important, we know that here we always have to win and I am very happy," the No.9 added.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe in Warsaw! Luka Modric just collected the winner’s medal. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin handed the Super Cup trophy to the Madrid captain. Modric lifts the famous trophy for the umpteenth time; Real Madrid kickstart the new season with silverware.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Kylian Mbappe has won his first UEFA trophy with Real Madrid on debut. Rodrygo, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham all made crucial contributions to setting up Mbappe's first goal for Real Madrid. A sign of things to come in the 2024-2025 season? Let the celebrations begin. Madrid players are making their way to collect the winning medals in Warsaw.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Welcome to another Galacticos era! Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut as Real Madrid eased past Atalanta 2-0 to win the European Super Cup. Uruguayan Federico Valverde opened the scoring for Los Blancos in the 60th minute before Mbappe smashed the ball into the top corner from Jude Bellingham's clever pass. Mbappe bagged his debut goal nine minutes after Valverde put the European champions ahead in the Super Cup showdown.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: All over! Kylian Mbappe makes an impressive debut as Real Madrid upstage Atalanta 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup. With the 2-0 win over the Serie A side, Los Blancos have become the most successful side in the competition.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Los Blancos are on the cusp of lifting the UEFA Super Cup. Only two minutes are added by the referee. Atalanta have also had fresh legs. Foul by Lucas Vázquez.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Another big change by Real Madrid - Turkish sensation Arda Güler has replaced superstar Vinicius Junior. Change No.2 on the offing for Los Blancos: Jude Bellingham is making way for Dani Ceballos. The third change follows: Dani Carvajal joins Bellingham in the dugout. The Spanish right-back is substituted for veteran Lucas Vázquez.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: With Real Madrid on the cusp of another famous win, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided to take off Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman is applauded by the packed Warsaw crowd. Brahim Díaz has replaced the France captain for the remainder of the UEFA Super Cup.

Min’ 84 | Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Legendary midfielder Luka Modric has taken over the captain’s armband for the final 14 minutes of the game, plus added time. Real Madrid have once again slowed things down after taking 2-0 lead over the UEFA Europa League winners - Atalanta. Modric is a master at work - the Croatian playmaker finds Vinicius Junior, whose dummy stuns Atalanta’s defence. Rodrygo with the deflected cross and Federico Valverde is late on arrival.

Min’ 80 | Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Kylian Mbappe announces himself in style as the France captain slotted the second goal for Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. Rodrygo pickpockted the Atalanta star to find Jude Bellingham, who assisted the Frenchman to net his first goal for Real Madrid. Bellingham and Mbappe are the last two Real Madrid players to score goals on debut. Meanwhile, Mbappe finds Vinicius Junior and shot is saved! Madrid are looking for the knockout blow!

Min’ 75 | Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Atalanta have staged a fightback! Good movement by the Serie A side - Ademola Lookman is looking dangerous. Meanwhile, Rodrygo nicks it fine to take the ball - daylight robbery! Real Madrid are on the counter, folks! GOAL - Guess who? It’s Kylian Mbappe! The Frenchman brings out the folding arms celebration as the superstriker lays down the marker at the UEFA Super Cup. Warsaw Stadium erupts! Mbappe is on the scoresheet in the 68th minute of the game.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Playing football is simple. Playing simple football is difficult. Vinicius Junior had his magic shoes on as the Brazil star dribbled past the defender to set up Federico Valverde, who slots home the opener! Real Madrid take 1-0 lead over Atalanta in the 60th minute. Vinicius fires, and Juan Musso makes a save! Madrid side is eager to double the lead after opening the scoring in the Super Cup.

Min’ 62 | Real Madrid 1-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Antonio Rüdiger has gone forward to orchestrate the Madrid attack - he fails to receive the final ball in the danger box. The German defender takes a tumble and swiftly goes back into defensive mode. Atalanta with the counter - a couple of stepovers on display but watchful Éder Militão shepherd it clear.

Min’ 57 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Juan Musso settles for a corner against Real Madrid. The Atalanta goalkeeper has remained busy since the start of the second half. The corner has also resulted in more possession for Real - crowd whistles as Madrid maintains a tight grip on the ball. Atalanta fans making their presence felt in Warsaw! Here’s Kylian Mbappe back on the ball.

Min’ 55 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Darting run and Kylian Mbappe has got the better of the defender in no time! However, the Frenchman has ballooned his strike on goal. He is not pleased with the effort - he should have done better, going by Mbappe’s standards. Meanwhile, Atalanta side is on the counter and Thibaut Courtois has made a stunning save! The super-stopper made 9 saves against Liverpool in the 2022 Champions League final.

Min’ 50 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Did you know? Jude Bellingham was the last Real Madrid player to score on his debut. The Englishman scored his first Real Madrid goal against Athletic Club in La Liga in August 2023. Can Kylian Mbappe join Jude on the elite list in the 2nd half? The France captain has failed to fire for Los Blancos in the 1st 45 of the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta. Players are on the field; second-half action is coming up next!

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Real Madrid and Atalanta played out goalless half-time in Warsaw. Rodrygo’s toe-poke attempt was the only positive for Real Madrid as the Kylian Mbappe-starrer side has failed to score the opener. The rustiness needs to go for Los Blancos! Atalanta have been the better side? The Serie A giants have put on a defensive masterclass against a free-scoring Madrid side.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Real Madrid have hit the crossbar! Rodrygo toe-pokes it and Madrid came close to score the all-important opener. Leading the final attack in the first 45 of the 1st half, Vinicius Junior fails to set up Kylian Mbappe and referee has blown his whistle for first half in Warsaw!

Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta at half-time in Warsaw.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Kylian Mbappe is yet to create a goal-scoring opportunity for himself against Atalanta. We are minutes away from 1st half whistle. Goalless 1st half for Real Madrid in Mbappe debut? Can the former PSG superstar live up to expectations in the curtain-raiser? Madrid moving again with a swift counter against the Serie A side.

Min’ 44 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Jude Bellingham on the ball, clever turns, and he earns a free-kick. Atalanta camp is not impressed! Ademola Lookman gets the ball - he is on goal, and Ferland Mendy gets in the way of the Atalanta No.11! Vinicius is leading the Madrid counter now. He finds Bellingham with a cheeky chip - the Englishman controls the ball before the goalkeeper makes a quick save. Bellingham is booked after his unsuccessful goal attempt.

Min’ 38 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Captain Marten de Roon almost coined the opener with his wicked cross that hit the crossbar after the deflection. Madrid have opted to slow things down, here’s Jude Bellingham with a one-two with Kylian Mbappe - delightful! However, the movement is stopped by Atalanta's defence. It’s still goalless in Warsaw, folks!

Min’ 32 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: Penalty? The referee says no - Antonio Rüdiger is taunting Atalanta attacker De Ketelaere, although he was up on his feet in no time. Zappacosta with the throw, followed by a deflected cross, and Atalanta hit the post! What a wicked goal it would have been?!

Min’ 25 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta

Real Madrid vs Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup live score: No changes for Atalanta as Davide Zappacosta is fine to continue for the Serie A side. Madrid are yet to create a real goal-scoring opportunity. So far, so good for Atalanta defenders as the Europa League winners have kept the scoreline 0-0 in the first 21 minutes.

Min’ 22 | Real Madrid 0-0 Atalanta