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Preview, team news and line-ups
The UEFA Super Cup kicks off the 2024-25 European season on Wednesday evening 10pm EAT, featuring a clash between Real Madrid and Atalanta BC at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy.
This eagerly awaited fixture marks the first major European showdown of the season, pitting the reigning Champions League victors against the Europa League champions.
Real Madrid’s road to the Super Cup
Real Madrid enters the match as the most decorated club in UEFA Super Cup history, having won the trophy five times.
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Their recent success in the Champions League, clinching their 15th title, underscores their dominance on the European stage.
The team, led by Carlo Ancelotti, also enjoyed domestic triumphs with the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup last season.
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Their pre-season saw mixed results with a 2-0 win over Chelsea, a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona, and a 1-0 loss to AC Milan.
Key new signing Kylian Mbappe is set to feature prominently as Real seeks a record-extending sixth Super Cup.
Atalanta’s path to the Super Cup
Atalanta BC, fresh off a remarkable Europa League campaign where they secured their first European trophy, will be making their debut in the UEFA Super Cup.
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Under Gian Piero Gasperini, the Italian side defied expectations, defeating a strong Bayer Leverkusen team in the Europa League final.
Atalanta also finished fourth in Serie A and were runners-up in the Coppa Italia. However, their pre-season form has been concerning, with a 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar followed by losses to Parma and FC St. Pauli.
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Real Madrid vs Atalanta team news
Real Madrid is expected to field a strong lineup, although they will be without defender David Alaba due to an ACL injury.
The team will be led by new recruit Kylian Mbappe, who has integrated well following his summer arrival.
Other key players likely to start include Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior.
Carlo Ancelotti may also utilize emerging talents such as Endrick and Arda Guler, though they might not start.
Atalanta’s squad features several new signings, including Charles De Ketelaere and Mateo Retegui, who could make an impact.
Long-term absentees such as Gianluca Scamacca (ACL injury) and Giorgio Scalvini (rehabilitation) will be missed.
The team might also be without Teun Koopmeiners, who has handed in a transfer request.
The line-up could see Retegui make his debut, supported by the likes of Ademola Lookman and Ederson.
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid:
Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Atalanta BC:
Musso; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri; Lookman, De Ketelaere; Retegui
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