Kylian Mbappé has officially joined the Real Madrid squad for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup, set to take place on Wednesday in Warsaw against Atalanta. The French superstar trained with his new teammates for the first time on August 7, but he has yet to play a competitive match for the club. Nonetheless, coach Carlo Ancelotti is ready to utilize Mbappé, whether he starts the match or comes on later as needed.
Mbappé’s presence poses a significant challenge for Atalanta. Although the Italian side has typically maintained a fearless approach in their encounters, facing a player of Mbappé’s caliber is clearly a factor that could shift the dynamics of the game.
Real Madrid has announced a squad of 24 players for the Super Cup. The group includes goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, and Fran; defenders such as Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Lucas Vázquez, David Alaba, Jesús Vallejo, Fran García, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, and Jacobo; midfielders Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, and Dani Ceballos; and forwards including Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Endrick, and Brahim Díaz.
As anticipation builds for the match, the excitement surrounding Mbappé’s official debut is palpable, and all eyes will be on the pitch when Real Madrid faces off against Atalanta.