The previous Paris Saint-Germain man loved a dream first begin for his new membership, whereas Jude Bellingham starred in a snug win
The Kylian Mbappe period is right here, and everybody else must be very afraid. Actual Madrid’s new signing obtained off to an ideal begin in white, grabbing a debut aim as Los Blancos beat Europa League winners Atalanta 2-0 within the UEFA Tremendous Cup in Warsaw on Wednesday night time.
However he wasn’t alone. Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo hummed alongside earlier than coming alive within the second half, carrying Madrid to what was ultimately a snug win.
Carlo Ancelotti’s facet struggled to create for a lot of the first half, a the Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrygo triumvirate didn’t gel. The latter got here closest shortly earlier than half-time, smashing an effort off the bar.
Thibaut Courtois saved Actual in it after the break with a diving cease, and Vinicius blew the sport open simply earlier than the hour mark, dancing down the wing earlier than slicing the ball again to Federico Valverde – who completed into an empty internet. Mbappe added a second 9 minutes later, smashing Bellingham’s feed into the highest nook.
And that was all Los Blancos wanted. Vinicius and Mbappe continued to ask questions, however a 3rd aim by no means got here. Nonetheless, Madrid have been totally in management. The ominous half? They are going to solely get higher.
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