Dream debut? Done. Goal? Done. First trophy? Done. Kylian Mbappe ticked all the boxes on his sensational debut for Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti’s side started the new season with a comfortable win over Atalanta on Thursday. Goals from Toni Kroos’ successor Fede Valverde and debutant Mbappe helped Real Madrid to a record sixth UEFA Super title at the National Stadium in Warsaw.

Real Madrid comfortably beat the UEFA Europa League winners 2-0 to become the most successful team in the history of the Super Cup. The record UEFA Champions League winners signed Mbappe as a free agent ahead of the new season. After a quiet first half against the Serie A club in Warsaw, Mbappe made his presence felt in the 68th minute with a powerful shot into the top corner following a clever pass from Jude Bellingham.

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Limitless Mbappe aims for 50 goals in his first season at Real Madrid

An emotional Mbappe was asked after his memorable debut for Real Madrid if he would score 50 goals in his debut season. “We are at Real Madrid, we have no limits, if I can score 50 then 50, but the most important thing is to win as a team and improve because we will win as a team,” said Mbappe Barcelona.

At Real Madrid you always have to win!

Mbappe was given the famous number 9 shirt at Real Madrid. The iconic shirt was previously worn by club legends – Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. “It was a great night, I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. Playing with this shirt, with this badge, for these fans is a gift for me. We also won a trophy, that’s very important, we know we always have to win here and I’m very happy,” added Mbappe.

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Mbappe joined Bellingham on the list of players who scored goals for Real Madrid on their debut. Interestingly, Mbappe was not the only player to enjoy a “great night” in Warsaw. Madrid’s first title win of the new season paved the way for coach Ancelotti to equal former Los Blancos coach Miguel Munoz.

“Don” Carlo writes history

Ancelotti and Munoz have won a record 14 titles together with Real Madrid. The experienced Italian also surpassed Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to become the most successful head coach in the history of the tournament. Ancelotti won two Super Cups with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007. With Real Madrid, head coach Ancelotti lifted the famous trophy in 2014, 2022 and 2024.

Modric is the most awarded player at Real

Records galore for club legend Luka Modrić, who played his sixth Super Cup alongside right-back Dani Carvajal. Modrić and Carvajal jointly hold the record for most Super Cup appearances. The iconic duo also have the most wins (5) in the elite tournament. With 27 trophies, Modrić also became the most decorated player in Real Madrid history.