Mbappe Makes Madrid debut against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup
...Ancelotti gives update on Bellingham
Kylian Mbappe could make his Real Madrid debut against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final on August 14, 2024.
After officially completing his move to Real Madrid last month, Mbappe is currently enjoying an extended vacation and was not included in the club’s travelling squad for their pre-season tour in the United States.
The France captain has yet to play a match since appearing in the Euros semi-final against Spain, however, manager Carlo Ancelotti hinted that the attacker could make his debut in the club’s first competitive game of the new 2024/25 season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
Speaking to reporters in the US, the Italian manager said, “Mbappe can obviously play in the Super Cup from the start. Jude Bellingham too and others. They are prepared, they have followed a plan and will all play.”
Like Mbappe, Bellingham too did not travel to America for pre-season after guiding England to the final of Euro 2024. The player, however, has been following a strict regime even when on holiday as confirmed by the Los Blancos boss and could appear against the Serie A side on August 14.
The reigning Spanish champions, who lost their first two friendly matches against AC Milan and Barcelona, will aim to finish the tour with a win over Chelsea in North Carolina on August 6.
