Real Madrid vs Atalanta prediction and betting tips - August 14, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Wednesday, August 14, the first European trophy of the 2024/25 season will be contested in the UEFA Super Cup match in Warsaw, where Real Madrid will face Atalanta. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Below is a preview and prediction for the match, prepared by the Dailysports team of analysts.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid had an incredible season last year. Despite lacking a primary central forward, Carlo Ancelotti's team managed to win not only La Liga but also triumphed in the UEFA Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup. In the decisive Champions League final, "Los Blancos" defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0, with goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior in the second half.
This summer, Real Madrid embarked on a tour of the United States, where they lost to Barcelona in El Clásico (1-2) and fell to AC Milan (0-1). However, they concluded their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
The match against Atalanta will mark the debut for Real's star signing, Kylian Mbappé, who did not participate in the pre-season friendlies. Additionally, young Brazilian talent Endrick might also make his debut.
Atalanta
Atalanta won a European trophy for the first time in their history. Gian Piero Gasperini's team surprisingly crushed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final, with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman scoring a hat-trick. In Serie A, Atalanta managed to finish fourth despite a challenging start to the season, which secured them a return to the Champions League.
This summer, Atalanta suffered a significant blow as their top scorer Gianluca Scamacca will miss most of the season due to a cruciate ligament injury. The club quickly responded by signing Italian international striker Mateo Retegui from Genoa.
In their pre-season friendlies, Atalanta's performances were underwhelming. Gasperini's side suffered heavy defeats to St. Pauli (0-3) and Parma (1-4) and drew 2-2 with AZ Alkmaar.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- This will be Atalanta's first-ever appearance in the UEFA Super Cup.
- In the 2020/21 season, Atalanta and Real Madrid faced each other in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Real Madrid won 1-0 away and 3-1 at home.
- Real Madrid has won the UEFA Super Cup five times in their history.
Real Madrid vs Atalanta prediction
Atalanta is a tough opponent for any team, but Real Madrid's experience in such matches gives them a significant advantage. My prediction is a victory for Real Madrid.
