- Kylian Mbappe marked his Real Madrid debut on Wednesday night with a goal against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup
- The new signing from Madrid, who scored the second goal in the 2-0 win, also secured his first title with The Royal
- He will now turn his attention to Sunday 18 August, when Madrid face Real Mallorca in their opening La Liga match.
Kylian Mbappe immediately impressed on his debut for Real Madrid, scoring a decisive goal in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on Wednesday 14 August.
The French striker finally fulfills his long-held dream of playing for the Meringuesleft a lasting impression at his first appearance.
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Mbappe scores on UEFA Super Cup debut
The 25-year-old got off to a cautious start and was closely watched by Atalanta’s defense, especially in the first half.
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However, it always felt like a matter of time before Mbappe would find his chance.
But when the first goal was scored for Madrid, Fede Valverde scored and the momentum shifted in favour of the Champions League winners, who wanted to secure their lead with a second goal.
Finally the stage was set for Mbappe and he did not disappoint.
How did Mbappe score his debut goal for Real Madrid?
During a quick counterattack by Carlo Ancelotti’s team, Vinicius Junior initially seemed to have missed a pass intended for Mbappe.
However, Jude Bellingham was quick to regain control of the situation and kept the game alive with a precise pass that reached the French captain in a prime position.
Mbappe wasted no time, calmly finished the move and secured the win for Madrid, as Goal noted.
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His celebration was iconic.
Before being mobbed by his teammates, he crossed his arms in his signature pose, signaling his arrival on the big stage.
The former Paris Saint-Germain striker finally got a much-needed rest when Ancelotti replaced him with Brahim Diaz in the 83rd minute.
Mbappe reveals ambitious goals for Real Madrid
In a related publication TUKO.co.ke He reported this at his official presentation as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The former AS Monaco star expressed his determination to achieve great things with the club and ended his speech with an enthusiastic “Hala Madrid!”
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, news journalist and editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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