UEFA Super Cup Kicks Off On Wednesday
The 2024 European football season kicks off on Wednesday night with a high-stakes clash as Real Madrid and Atalanta face off for the UEFA Super Cup.
The match will be held at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM Nigerian time.
Real Madrid, fresh off their triumph in the Champions League, where they secured the title by defeating Borussia Dortmund in June, are looking to add another trophy to their collection.
Meanwhile, Atalanta stunned fans by clinching the Europa League title in Dublin with a victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
This year’s Super Cup is not only a battle for continental supremacy but also marks the debut of Kylian Mbappe in a Real Madrid shirt.
Mbappe, who joined Madrid this summer, is set to make his first appearance following his recent return from Euro 2024.
Jude Bellingham, another summer signing, might also feature after his break, although Eduardo Camavinga will miss out due to injury. Brazilian forward Endrick is expected to play a role as well.
On the other side, Atalanta will see potential debuts from Ben Godfrey, though the club will be without new signing Nicolo Zaniolo, who is sidelined with an injury. Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini, Rafael Toloi, and Teun Koopmeiners will also miss the match due to various issues.
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