Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup 2-0 against Atalanta Bergamo at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Coach Carlo Ancelotti may have been pleased with Kylian Mbappe’s debut, which ended with a goal, although England’s Jude Bellingham was recognised as the man of the match, assisting the Frenchman’s goal (the first was scored by Fede Valverde).
Real-Atalanta. Jude Bellingham and Carlo Ancelotti at Kylian Mbappe’s debut
Jude Bellingham, when asked after the match about Kylian Mbappé’s performance, praised not only his skills but also the relationships he had already established within the team: – Only up close can you see all the fantastic details of Kylian Mbappé’s game: his speed, how he plays without the ball, his communication with his teammates. The Real Madrid dressing room welcomed him very well and I think Kylian will win many trophies with us. We expected him to score a goal on his Super Cup debut against Atalanta in Warsaw and I’m happy he did so with my assist. He’s a player who can write his own story in every game.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti, when asked about the Frenchman at the conference, added his share of praise: – Can Mbappé score 50 goals in a season? He has the quality to score many of them. However, we have to find balance in the team. Atalanta made it difficult for us in the first half. After the break, however, we had a bit more space and our attacking quality was decisive. We played a great defensive game, says Real Madrid’s Italian coach and highlights that Mbappé “works very well with his teammates”.
Real-Atalanta. Jude Bellingham delights fans in Warsaw
Englishman Jude Bellingham, when asked by a representative of the Polish website about Real Madrid, could not praise the local fans enough. – The fans here were great from the moment we arrived: at the airport and then at the hotel. It’s always a pleasure to play for a new audience, who don’t see us every day. That’s why we wanted to leave good memories for them. I remember when I was younger, I would watch the games and the players alone, thinking I would never have the chance to meet them. You will remember that for the rest of your life. That’s why I really appreciate places like today, the atmosphere was great – says Jude Bellingham.
