Real Madrid Defeats Atalanta 2-0 in UEFA Super Cup Final, Winning the Trophy for the 6th Time

Real Madrid Defeats Atalanta 2-0 to Make History in the UEFA Super Cup Final

In one of football’s most prestigious competitions, the 49th UEFA Super Cup final brought together Spain’s Real Madrid and Italy’s Atalanta. Held at Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland, Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, securing the trophy for the 6th time.

Valverde and Mbappe Seal the Victory

Real Madrid took control of the match with goals from Federico Valverde in the 59th minute and Kylian Mbappe in the 68th minute. Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, scored in his debut official match, making an immediate impact.

Real Madrid Becomes the Most Successful Team in UEFA Super Cup History

With this victory, Real Madrid claimed their 6th UEFA Super Cup, surpassing Milan and Barcelona to become the most successful team in the competition’s history. Spanish teams have dominated the UEFA Super Cup, winning 11 of the last 16 editions.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Historic Achievement

Real Madrid’s experienced coach Carlo Ancelotti won his 14th trophy with the club, equaling the record held by Miguel Munoz for the most trophies won by a manager in the club’s history.

Spanish Teams Dominate UEFA Super Cup

Spanish teams have left a significant mark on the UEFA Super Cup, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid collectively winning the trophy 17 times. English teams have won it 10 times, while Italian teams have claimed it 9 times.

25 Different Teams Have Won the Trophy

To date, 25 different teams from 12 countries have won the UEFA Super Cup. Milan, Real Madrid, and Barcelona have each won it five times, Liverpool has won it four times, and Atletico Madrid three times. Other notable winners include Ajax, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus, and Valencia, each with two victories.

The 1972 Super Cup Was Not Official

The 1972 Super Cup between Ajax and Rangers was not officially recognized by UEFA. Rangers were banned from European competitions for a year due to fan misconduct, which led UEFA to exclude the match from their official program. The UEFA Super Cup became an official tournament in 1973.