Atalanta is set to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on August 14, 2024, in Poland. This much-anticipated match will take place at the Warsaw National Stadium, as confirmed by Real Madrid on their website on Monday, June 3rd.
Real Madrid, the newly crowned UEFA Champions League winners, secured their 15th title after defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final held on Saturday. This upcoming Super Cup match will mark their ninth appearance in the competition, having previously won the trophy five times (2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2022).
Atalanta, on the other hand, is celebrating their first-ever European title after a remarkable 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. The star of the match was Super Eagles forward, Lookman, who scored a hat-trick to lead the Italian team to victory.
This will be Atalanta’s debut in the UEFA Super Cup fixture, marking a significant milestone in the club’s history as they compete against one of Europe’s most decorated teams.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this clash, as it promises to be a thrilling encounter between the champions of the Champions League and the Europa League.