Kylian Mbappe has reacted to his goalscoring debut for Real Madrid against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe marked his debut for Los Blancos with a fine finish to seal a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final.
The 25-year-old France captain started in the centre-forward position, in front of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior.
Much is expected of one of football's biggest stars, and he quickly showed why the Spanish giants coveted him for almost 5 years.
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Mbappe shines on magical night
Speaking after the game, Mbappe spoke of his joy at opening his account for Real;
“It’s a magical night. Always dreaming about this time of night, and now it is a reality. To play for this club, the best club in the world, is something crazy.
"I’m delighted to make my debut today. Of course we won a trophy. It’s crucial to win a trophy because everyone has won here. It’s a big pleasure for me, also to score a goal.
"As a striker, to be there and score for my team is always a pleasure and I hope to stay like this in the season to help the team more.”
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