Real Madrid vs Atalanta Summary
Kylian Mbappe read the script well on his introduction match with Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. Had a tough time to score in the first half, everything started to change since Fede Valverde broke the deadlock in 59th minute.
Mbappe’s goal came nine minutes after Valverde’s. Receiving a well-aimed pass from Jude Bellingham, the Frenchman slotted it into the net to extend the gap. The 2-0 lead stood until the final whistle.
Real Madrid Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois (6.7/10): He did make some saves but nothing spectacular
Defenders
Dani Carvajal (6.6/10): Found some difficulties in doing what he usually do down the flank.
Eder Militao (6.6/10): Got a tough challenge from the opponents all through the match.
Antonio Rudiger (6.8/10): Had to work hard anticipating Atalanta’s wing siege from both sides.
Ferland Mendy (6.7/10): Had a tough work penetrating down the flank despite having managed to deliver some passes.
Midfielders
Aurelien Tchouameni (6.6/10): Guarding the midfield while Valverde and Bellingham were in-charge for attacks.
Fede Valverde (6.7/10): Got all things worked up in the midfield and scored for his name as well.
Jude Bellingham (6.8/10): Frustrating day for the Englishman that referee had to book him with yellow.
Forwards
Rodrygo Goes (6.7/10): Got his efforts blocked and intercepted by the opponents defenders.
Vinicius Junior (6.9/10): Causes havoc at the opponents’ box including one assist for Valverde.
Kylian Mbappe (7/10): Man of the show in today’s game, his goal was an icing on the cake.
Substitutions
Luka Modric (6.9/10): Makes things worse for Atalanta with operating in the midfield when they started to exhausted.
Brahim Diaz (6.8/10): Maintain the speed of the game following Mbappe’s replacement.
Arda Guller (N/A)
Dani Ceballos (N/A)
Lucas Vazquez (N/A)
Atalanta Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Juan Musso (6.8/10): That one save in the second half, denying Vini’s chance was crucial.
Defenders
Sead Kolasinac (6.8/10): Defended composedly despite relentless attacks from the opponents.
Isak Hien (6.7/10): One of his busiest days in Europe with clearances, tackles, and interceptions all arond.
Berat Djimsiti (6.6/10): Had the same case with Hien, absorbing Real Madrid’s relentless pressures.
Davide Zappacosta (7.2/10): Caused so much troubles for Real Madrid surprisingly.
Matteo Ruggeri (6.8/10): With Real Madrid are caught up with attacking stuff, Ruggeri was the to give threats for the opponents.
Midfielders
Marten de Roon (7.2/10): Out of nowhere, keeping up with Real Madrid’s dominant midfielder.
Ederson (6.6/10): Had one job to do; not letting Madrid players to pass his post.
Mario Pašalic (6.6/10): Being a hub for the midfields and two attackers upfront.
Forwards
Charles De Ketelaere (7.2/10): Did not back down with the reputation of Real Madrid, played bravely.
Ademola Lookman (6.6/10): Dominant on the left, tightly marked despite having one blocked shot.
Substitutions
Mateo Retegui (6.6/10): Found it hard to break the opponents defending wall
Ben Godfrey (6.7/10): Maintained the energy in the midfield when replacing Zappacosta
Mitchell Bakker (6.6/10) Coming on when Atalanta’s defence starts leaking.
Marko Palestra (N/A)
Alberto Manzoni (N/A)