It is not only a historic title for the club, which secured its status as the most successful club in the history of the competition, it is also a particularly special title for Carlo Ancelotti.
In addition to winning his fifth UEFA Super Cup (the most titles as a manager, one more than Pep Guardiola), Ancelotti won his 14th title as Real Madrid manager, which now places him level with the iconic Miguel Munoz as the most successful manager in the club’s history in terms of trophies won. Speaking to Movistar+ after the match (via Diario AS), he expressed his pride at the achievement. It is an honour and a privilege to live these nights here – we suffered, we fought and we won too.”
“At least 50”
Regarding the match itself, Ancelotti admitted that his team struggled in the first 45 minutes. We suffered a bit in the first half because Atalanta pressed a lot and played very well defensively. They won more duels than us and we had more difficulties. The game opened up a bit in the second half, they felt tired and we had more space. With that space, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappé are very dangerous.”
Ancelotti spoke specifically about Kylian Mbappe, who marked his Real Madrid debut with the second goal against Atalanta. He has the quality to score many goals, more than 50. We have to look for balance in the team and today we had it, even if in the first half the game was difficult. But the team played a great game defensively.”
Real Madrid now turn their attention to the opening game of their 2024-25 La Liga campaign. Ancelotti and his players will travel to Son Moix on Sunday, where they will face Mallorca.
