2024 UEFA Super Cup Final: Real Madrid Beats Atalanta 2-0
In the 2024 UEFA Super Cup final, the last Champions League champion Real Madrid faced the last Europa League winner Atalanta at the National Stadium in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. As a result of the match, Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 2-0 with goals scored by Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappe and took the cup to its museum. This victory was an important turning point for the Purple-Whites; Because with this victory, they became the team that has won the UEFA Super Cup the most, surpassing Barcelona and Milan, who have 5 championships each.
Real Madrid has won this cup many times in the past. He drew attention with his victories against Feyenoord in 2002, Sevilla in 2014 and 2016, Manchester United in 2017 and Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022. However, the Spanish team lost in the final against Chelsea in 1998, Galatasaray in 2000 and Atletico Madrid in 2018.
Ancelotti’s Historic Success
With this victory, Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti achieved the 5th Super Cup success of his career. Thus, he passed Pep Guardiola, who had 4 championships, and became the manager who won the Super Cup the most. These achievements of Ancelotti were recorded as an important milestone in his career.
Meeting between Arda Güler and Ancelotti
After the match, a private meeting was held between Carlo Ancelotti and young talent Arda Güler. It is known that Arda Güler, who entered the game in the 88th minute, wanted to get more playing time. According to the news in the Spanish press, Ancelotti discussed this issue with Arda Güler and said the following to him:
- “You only played for a few minutes, but that’s not how this season will go.”
- “This year, you will play more than the previous year. I will evaluate you more.”
- “You will get more playing time in the match against Mallorca. You deserve it.”
- “You will be a huge star. We know this. You show us this in training and on the field when you get time.”
- “This year will be a very important season for your career.”
- “As you continue to work hard, you will achieve your goals faster.”
This speech was an encouraging source of motivation for Arda Güler and underlined his future potential. Ancelotti’s trust in young talent was also seen as a promising development for Real Madrid fans.
