Real Madrid will be chasing history on Wednesday evening when they face Atalanta in Warsaw, aiming to become the first club to win six UEFA Super Cup titles.
Fresh from their 15th Champions League triumph, the Spanish giants meet Serie A side Atalanta, who claimed their first-ever European trophy by defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final.
The match could mark the debut of Kylian Mbappé, as Carlo Ancelotti’s team rides the momentum of a 26-match unbeaten run. A victory would not only secure Real Madrid the Super Cup record but also make Ancelotti the coach with the most Super Cup titles, surpassing Pep Guardiola.
Atalanta enter their first Super Cup clash with high hopes, following an incredible season highlighted by Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick in the Europa League final.
Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be hoping Lookman shines again to get the Nigerian back to lead La Dia to victory.
– Ademola is in good shape, said Gasperini at the press conference. He played a big part in our success in the Europa League and I know he can play a big role against Real Madrid.
With Atalanta’s famous rise to European fame and Real Madrid’s star-studded line-up, including Mbappe’s much-awaited debut, this Super Cup promises to be an exciting match.
Victory for Ancelotti’s side would also see him equal Miguel Munoz’s record for most titles as a Real Madrid manager.