The 2024/25 season kicks off with a bang as Real Madrid and Atalanta vie for the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night. Real Madrid, a seasoned powerhouse with five Super Cup titles, faces Atalanta, who are making their debut in this prestigious competition after winning their first European trophy last season.
Match Details:
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Stadium: Kazimierz Górski National Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, 15 August 2024
- Kick-off Time: 12:00 AM (NST)
- Referee: Sandro Schärer (SUI)
- VAR: Bastian Dankert (GER)
Real Madrid Team News:
Madrid secured their spot by clinching their 15th Champions League title, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0. The team is bolstered by the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, who is expected to make his debut alongside Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. However, they will be without David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga due to injuries.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Courtois
- Defenders: Carvajal, Rüdiger, Militao, Mendy
- Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham
- Forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Atalanta Team News:
Atalanta, on the other hand, are dealing with injury setbacks, including Gianluca Scamacca’s ACL tear. Despite these challenges, they’ve strengthened their squad with new signings like Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere. However, key players like Giorgio Scalvini and Teun Koopmeiners may miss out.
Atalanta Team Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Musso
- Defenders: Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac
- Midfielders: Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri
- Forwards: Lookman, De Ketelaere
- Striker: Retegui