Real Madrid’s Predicted Lineup vs. Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup 2024
The highly anticipated 2024/25 season real Madrid will start with a major match against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. The current Champions League holders, Real Madrid, will be looking to increase their tally of UEFA Super Cup to five, thus equaling FC Barcelona and AC Milan.
Real Madrid Current Squad & Information
The Los Blancos will go into this game with a solid team, with only the German defender David Alaba unavailable due to an ACL injury. Even though the Italian has no Havertz to call upon, he has a strong and deep squad to choose from with some new signings. The fitness of players returning from international games especially Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham has been a boost with the two expected to play.
In Ancelotti’s previous games he has always preferred to rotate his main squad, especially in the final and this final is no exception. The only additions to the squad that won the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund last June are likely to be due to the retirement of Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernández’s move to Saudi Arabia.
Key Players to Watch
1. Kylian Mbappé
The star of the transfer market this summer, Mbappé will make his first appearance for Real Madrid in this Super Cup final. A pacey winger with a fine eye for goal, the 23-year-old will be a crucial attacking asset for Real Madrid, most probably on either wing.
2. Jude Bellingham
Ever since the season ended in the German Bundesliga, the move of Bellingham to Real Madrid has been one of the most-discussed transfers. Perhaps Ancelotti will use him in a more advanced position in the midfield so that he can control the tempo of the game and connect the defense and the attack.
3. Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius has turned into an essential piece in the offense of Real Madrid. His dribbling skills and his prowess in getting into the opponent’s penalty area will be needed against Atalanta, who like to apply a lot of pressure on their opponents.
Real Madrid’s Possible Lineup Against Atalanta
Based on Ancelotti’s comments and the available squad, here is the expected lineup: Based on Ancelotti’s comments and the available squad, here is the expected lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy.
- Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde.
- Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes.
This lineup is a mix of the experienced and the fresh legs with the manager likely to use the speed of his attackers against Atalanta’s defence.
Tactical Overview
Samplings from the Spanish newspaper MARCA indicate that Real Madrid will most likely use the 4-3-3 formation as done in the past few seasons. The main strategic choice concerns how Ancelotti will fit Mbappé into the lineup without upsetting the apple cart.
As Bellingham shifts to the deeper role in the midfield, Rodrygo will most probably play the role of the Centre Forward with Vinicius and Mbappe on the right and left wings respectively. This formation will enable Real Madrid to exploit the wings with their speed against Atalanta’s defense, as well as having a dominant midfield.
Conclusion
When Real Madrid steps onto the pitch for their first official game of the season, a lot of attention will be paid to how effectively Ancelotti can integrate the new members into the team’s hierarchy. If Liverpool emerges victorious in the UEFA Super Cup, it will be an added trophy in the cabinet and will be a good start to the season.
