Kylian Mbappe scores on debut for Real Madrid in win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup
The Hindu
Kylian Mbappe scores on Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta, impressing teammates and fans.
A goal and a trophy. How about that for a debut by Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid?
The France captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
Mbappe, who started and played 82 minutes at the National Stadium in Warsaw, met a pass from Jude Bellingham across the area with a shot into the top corner in the 68th minute.
“He is inevitable," Bellingham said of Mbappe.
“It's a big step for him – people have been talking about him coming here for a long time — and it feels like he's been here for a while."
After putting both arms across his chest for his trademark celebration, Mbappé was congratulated by Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, the other members of Madrid's star-studded strike force that might be sending tremors around European soccer heading into the new season.
Federico Valverde tapped home a cross from Vinícius in the 59th to set Madrid on its way to a record sixth victory in the Super Cup, the annual match between the Champions League winners (Madrid) and the Europa League champions (Atalanta).
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