It is the first official match for the French star, Carlo Ancelotti’s reinforcement for the 2024-2025 season and in the midst of a frenetic media fervor after his time at PSG for several years and his controversial departure.
Real Madrid is looking to become the club that has won the most European Super Cups, going for its sixth title to leave behind Barcelona and AC Milan, with five titles each.
The Spanish team arrives at this edition as UEFA Champions League champions, while the Bergamo team does so as UEFA Europa League champions.
Real Madrid last won the UEFA Super Cup in 2022 when they defeated German side Eintracht Frankfurt. Atalanta are seeking their first title.
Real Madrid line-up: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Valverde; Vinicius Mbappé and Rodrygo.
Atalanta line-up: Musso; Zappacosta, Djmsiti, Hien, Kolasinac, Ruggeri; De Roon, Ederson; Pasalic; De Ketelaere and Lookman.
