Prediction: Real Madrid vs Atalanta

Verdict: Real Madrid win

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Dachbet

With the UEFA Super Cup up for grabs on Wednesday night, Real Madrid and Atalanta will meet in Warsaw.

Real Madrid

Starting with Real Madrid, making real history last season as they broke a string of records, Los Blancos only further underlined their status as one of Europe’s ultimate poster boys. Completing a domestic and European sweep prior to the summer break, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have gained a fearsome reputation from across the continent. Getting their hands on a history-making 15th European crown back on June 1st as they claimed a famous 2-0 win against German giants Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, the former AC Milan boss did not see his superstar squad suffer a single competitive defeat across any competition since opening 2024. Claiming a 4-1 aggregate victory when they last met Atalanta while in Champions League action three years ago, Los Blancos will be looking to make an early statement on Wednesday night.

Team News

Completing what was a sensational move from PSG this summer, French superstar Kylian Mbappe looks set to make his Real Madrid debut in Warsaw. However, while Ballon d’Or contender Jude Bellingham might be set to feature in Ancelotti’s squad on Wednesday night, the England international could settle for a spot on the bench.

Notching 15 La Liga strikes last season and with his stock at a red-hot high, attacking talisman Vinicius Junior will lead Los Blacos’ attack here. Now entering his 13th campaign in the Spanish capital, Croatian icon Luka Modric could lead out Ancelotti’s side in midweek.

Atalanta

As for Atalanta, getting their hands on a maiden European crown back on May 22nd as they secured a famous 3-0 romp against German record-breakers Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin, Atalanta sprung a real upset last season. Booking another top-four finish among Italy’s elite last year, La Dea will certainly be relishing their heavyweight trip to Warsaw on Wednesday night. However, signing off the 2023/24 campaign with an action-packed 3-2 defeat at home against Fiorentina, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have struggled to find any kind of stability during their summer preparations. Failing to find a pre-season boost last week as they limped their way to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of St. Pauli, Atalanta have also shipped nine goals in their three summer appearances.

Team News

Completing what was a shock summer move from Premier League outfit Everton, former Norwich defender Ben Godfrey should make his competitive Atalanta debut on Wednesday night. However, set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, ex-West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca will not feature for the foreseeable future.

While Europa League hero Ademola Lookman might have received plenty of reported Premier League interest this summer, the Nigerian international has remained in Bergamo and will play a leading role in the final third here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Real Madrid and Atalanta met in Champions League knockout action during the 2020/21 campaign, Los Blancos picked up a 4-1 aggregate victory.
• Completing a famous domestic and European sweep last season, Madrid have not suffered a single competitive defeat throughout 2024.
• Signing off their summer preparations with a 3-0 drumming against St. Pauli, Atalanta shipped nine goals in their three friendly appearances.
• Including their pre-season rut, La Dea have seen nine of their previous 11 appearances finish with over 2.5 goals.
• Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior recorded 26 goals for club and country last season.

Conclusion

Breaking a string of records last season as they were crowned both domestic and European champions, Real Madrid will certainly be relishing a trip to Warsaw on Wednesday night. Remarkably not suffering a single competitive defeat throughout 2024, Los Blancos will be looking to get their hands on a sixth Super League crown here. Landing a 4-1 aggregate victory when they met Atalanta whole in Champions League action three years ago, Ancelotti’s squad are rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender in midweek.

Verdict: Real Madrid win

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Dachbet