Real Madrid vs Atalanta Player Ratings: Kylian Mbappe scores on his dream debut to clinch first trophy with Los Blancos
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 PaĊĦalic (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)
