UEFA Super Cup 2024: Mbappe nets first goal for Real Madrid 

Kylian Mbappe marked his much-anticipated Real Madrid debut in style, scoring in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday. 

The 25-year-old French superstar, who finally joined Los Blancos this summer after years of speculation, made an immediate impact by helping his team secure a 2-0 lead.

Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer following the expiration of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, had a relatively quiet first half.

However, he burst into life in the 68th minute, finishing with precision after being set up by Jude Bellingham, who played a key role in Madrid’s midfield.

Earlier in the match, Fede Valverde had given the Champions League holders the lead against Atalanta, the Italian Europa League champions, with a powerful strike. The match, held in Warsaw, saw Real Madrid aiming to win the Super Cup for a record sixth time.

Mbappe started in the center of Madrid’s attack, flanked by Vinicius Junior on the left and Rodrygo Goes on the right. England international Jude Bellingham provided additional support from midfield, showcasing the strength of Carlo Ancelotti’s lineup as they kicked off the new season with a trophy in sight.

The French forward had a shot blocked by Isak Hien in the first half as he struggled to get heavily involved but made no mistake when Bellingham teed him up.

Madrid announced Mbappe’s arrival in June but he played no part in the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.

The forward helped France reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals, although he struggled after suffering a broken nose in the opening game and then netting just once, from the penalty spot, in Germany.

Mbappe was presented before over 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Spanish capital on July 16 before being allowed time off, from which he returned to begin training a week ago.