Real Madrid triumphed with the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw for a record 6th time. Los Blancos beat Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta 2-0 in regular time as their new superstar Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut.
Carlo Ancelotti's Champions League holders took the lead in the 59th minute through Federico Valverde and Mbappe's goal secured victory in the Polish capital. The striker had been waiting years to play for his dream club and finally signed for Madrid this summer.
The first 45 minutes lacked much momentum, but both teams hit the post - Real Madrid through Rodrigo Goes and Atalanta after a dangerous return to their own goal by Eder Militao.
Mbappe started in the middle of Madrid' forward line, flanked by Vinicius Junior on the left and Rodrigo Goes on the right, giving an idea of how he could fit into Ancelotti's plans this season.
As a result, England international Bellingham has been playing as part of a midfield trio rather than in the forward position where he started last season to devastating goal-scoring effect.
Mbappe's only chance of the first half came in the 15th minute, but his shot from the middle of the box was blocked by Issac Hien.
Bellingham was booked for a foul on Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso for a lunge from midfield after trying to control a clever pass from Vinicius.
Rodrigo hit the top of Atalanta's crossbar just before the break after being brought down by Vinicius.
After the break, Real Madrid started to control the situation and created many chances.
Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois, who missed most of last season with injury, made a one-handed save from Mario Pasalic's header early in the second half.
However, the champions' efforts were rewarded with a goal from Valverde. Vinicius Junior did brilliantly, got to the touchline, then played the ball back to the Uruguayan, who couldn't miss the goal from a meter.
Ten minutes later, Kylian Mbappe scored his first star moment for Real Madrid. After being brought on by Jude Bellingham, the Frenchman had no trouble doubling the lead with a shot from inside the box into the top right corner. The striker received a standing ovation from the Real fans after Ancelotti replaced him in the 83rd minute.
Madrid's triumph moved Carlo Ancelotti level with former Los Blancos boss Miguel Munoz on a record 14 titles won in charge of the club.
The Italian manager's first task this season is to develop a system to get the best out of his array of attacking stars.| BGNES
