This Wednesday, August 14, one of the most anticipated moments in European football in recent years will take place. Kylian Mbappé is ready to make his official debut with the Real Madrid shirt in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta. The match will be available on Disney+ (South America only).
Mbappé is ready for his debut at Real Madrid Getty Images
The Frenchman, who did not even play a minute in pre-season friendlies, was called up for the first time and is fit to make his debut in a final. Starting with a title would be a good way to meet expectations.
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And expectations are as high as Mbappé’s class. The former PSG striker arrives with the big star of the transfer marketbeyond the zero cost that the Spanish club paid for his transfer.
Real Madrid comes from being champion of the UEFA Champions League, so His signing is not a necessity and it is a great way to strengthen a team that was already working very well. With him, the team led by Carlo Ancelotti hopes to consolidate its hegemony in Spain and Europe.
The UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw will pit Merengue against the last UEFA Europa League champion. Atalanta surprised Bayer Leverkusen and will seek to repeat the feat against the big favourite. They are a dangerous opponent due to their consistency, but Real Madrid hopes to start the season with a trophy.
Mbappé’s status and the way the team is working suggest that a long adaptation period will not be necessary. It is easy to imagine that the Frenchman will quickly fit into Ancelotti’s game plan. This match is a good way to confirm that.
