Get ready for a high-voltage match between the UEFA Champions League winner and the UEFA Europa League winner. Yes, it is the mighty Real Madrid VS Atalanta BC in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday night. Real Madrid had a fantastic season last time, winning the UEFA Champions League and the La Liga. The Los Blancos are all set to start the new season, but they have a great opportunity ahead to win the UEFA Super Cup.
Real Madrid will face Atalanta BC, who destroyed the invincible Bundesliga winner Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. Moreover, Atalanta were the first team to whom Bayer Leverkusen lost for the first time in the season. With the Europa League trophy, Atalanta ended their 61 years of trophyless run.
However, the Italian side have another great chance to win their first-ever Super Cup title. But can they beat the mighty Real Madrid? Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti sees this possibility. He said, “It’ll be a tough game. Atalanta have made it here because they had a great Europa League campaign.”
UEFA Super Cup: Team News
Real Madrid only have one injury issue on their team. It is David Alaba, who is in the process of recovering from an ACL injury. But Kylian Mbappe has stolen all the spotlight as he joined the squad on August 7 for the first time after signing for Real Madrid. There is a real possibility that Kylian Mbappe will play in the UEFA Super Cup final.
However, Carlo Ancelotti has not confirmed whether Mbappe is available. But the manager said, “Mbappé will bring his quality, as well as his attitude and discipline. Everyone at Real Madrid is thrilled to have him here. The fans, the club, the players… We’re sure he’s going to be brilliant.”
Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have also returned and are available for the final.
As for Atalanta BC, they have signed Charles De Ketelaere and Mateo Retegui in this ongoing transfer window. The two players might be available against Real Madrid. But the Italian side will miss the service of Gianluca Scamacca due to his ACL injury. Giorgio Scalvini is also out of the squad due to an injury and could return at the end of the calendar year.
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Possible Lineup for Atalanta BC:
Musso; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri; Lookman, De Ketelaere; Retegui
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Atalanta
Cup games are always difficult to predict as each team have an equal chance to win. But compared to the two squads, Real Madrid are way ahead of Atalanta BC. Moreover, they are greatly inspired by the addition of Kylian Mbappe. With the return of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, Real Madrid should win the Super Cup without much hassle.
Betfair Odds
Real Madrid: 1.54
Draw: 4.52
Atalanta: 5.94
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