In a statement quoted by the Polish Radio News Agency IAR, Atalanta's coach Gian Piero Gasperini emphasized that the Italian team is here to play a prestigious match against Real Madrid, the club with more trophies than any other in the world.
Real Madrid vs. Atalanta: UEFA Super Cup clash with records and debuts on the line
The Italians are determined to deliver their best performance. A victory for the Spanish side tonight would secure their sixth UEFA Super Cup, making them the sole record holder, surpassing the five-time champions FC Barcelona and AC Milan.
Frenchman Kylian Mbappe could make his debut for Real Madrid in this match, following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, acknowledged the remarkable progress Atalanta Bergamo has made in recent competitions, commending the efforts of the entire Italian squad and their coach.
“This season will be very demanding, but it has the potential to bring great success, so we’re aiming to start on the right foot,” Ancelotti remarked.
Swiss referee Sandro Schaerer will oversee the match. If the score is tied after 90 minutes, the game will go straight to a penalty shootout, with no extra time.
Source: IAR/UEFA Champions League
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