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Kylian Mbappé Set To Debut For Real Madrid In UEFA Super Cup

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, greets youngsters during a training session ahead of the UEFA Super Cup Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atalanta at the Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Poland

Kylian Mbappé is set to make his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta in Warsaw, Poland. The 25-year-old French forward, who recently transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Madrid, is expected to be a key player in the game.

Real Madrid's starting lineup for the Super Cup includes talented players like Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo, forming a strong attacking force that will pose a challenge for Atalanta.

The UEFA Super Cup is an annual fixture between the winners of the previous season's Champions League and Europa League. Real Madrid, as the Champions League winner, will face Atalanta, the Europa League victor, in this highly anticipated match.

Mbappé, who was recently introduced to the Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, took some time off after the Euro 2024 tournament and missed the club's U.S. tour. However, he is now ready to showcase his skills on the field in his first official game for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid's lineup includes Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo.
Kylian Mbappé making debut for Real Madrid in UEFA Super Cup.
UEFA Super Cup annual fixture between Champions League and Europa League winners.

Atalanta, despite being the underdog in this encounter, comes into the match with confidence after securing their first European title by defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. The Italian club will be looking to continue their success and challenge the Spanish giants in the Super Cup.

The kickoff for the match is scheduled for 1900 GMT, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this exciting clash between two top European clubs.

For more soccer news and updates, visit AP soccer.

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