Real Madrid will face Atalanta in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. Atalanta are playing in this contest for the first time after securing their first European title this year. Can Gasperini’s side upset the Los Blancos? Our Real Madrid vs Atalanta 2024 Super Cup match guide will discuss this intriguing matchup.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Super Cup 2024 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland |
| 🗓️ Date: | 14 August 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Wednesday |
Betting football odds on all bookies strongly favor 15-time UCL Champion Real Madrid to win the match at 1.57(4/7). Atalanta’s odds for a victory are 5.25 (17/4). Real Madrid vs Atalanta odds for a draw are 4.50 (7/2).
Both teams have met only twice in the round of 16 of the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League playoffs. Real Madrid won both games with a 4:1 margin.
Real Madrid continues to assert its dominance in European football, having secured its 15th UEFA Champions League title last season. They were the favorites to win the UCL final, according to their Champions League 2024 odds in June. They ably matched that prediction, securing a 2-0 victory over Dortmund in the final. This triumph earned them a spot in their 9th UEFA Super Cup appearance. Historically, Real Madrid lost their first two Super Cup attempts before winning the next four. Though they stumbled against Atlético Madrid in 2018, they bounced back by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022. That victory means that they have now won five Super Cups.
A win in Warsaw would see them surpass Milan and Barcelona, becoming the outright leaders in Super Cup triumphs. Ahead of the match, Los Blancos played three pre-season friendlies, losing twice before defeating Chelsea. They’ve also bolstered their squad with Mbappe and Endrick while saying farewell to retired Kroos, Nacho, and Joselu.
It’s unclear whether Madrid will include Euro 2024 finalists Carvajal and Bellingham after an extended holiday. Alaba will miss the tie due to injury.
Atalanta is the reigning Europa League Champion after triumphing over the newly crowned Bundesliga Champion, Leverkusen. According to the 2024 Europa League odds in their clash with Leverkusen, Gasperini’s side was seen as the underdog. However, they were exceptional in the final, winning by a 3-0 margin. The Nerazzurri dominated the game, as Ademola Lookman netted all three goals, claiming their first-ever European title.
This victory made Atalanta the only team to defeat Bayer Leverkusen last season, earning them a spot in their first-ever Super Cup against Real Madrid. Under Gasperini, Atalanta’s strong defense and aggressive attack have challenged bigger clubs. However, facing Madrid will be a tough test. Recently, they lost 4-2 to Parma in a pre-season friendly. In terms of additions, Ben Godfrey and Nicolo Zaniolo have signed for Atalanta.
Atalanta’s strikers, Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini will miss the tie due to injuries.
Here are our Real Madrid vs Atalanta betting predictions:
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Los Blancos enters this contest with five Super Cup victories. Los Blancos has also won a staggering 6 UCL titles in the last ten years. Those records make them formidable opponents for Atalanta. The Spanish giants’ blend of attacking prowess and match-winning experience is potent. Adding Kylian Mbappé has further enhanced their already formidable front line. As Mbappé seeks his first European crown, he will be hungry to put in a match-winning performance in this clash.
In contrast, Atalanta is a newcomer to this stage, appearing for the first time. They faced less formidable challenges on their journey to the Europa League final last season, with their most difficult match coming against Liverpool. Madrid’s perfect head-to-head record against Atalanta and their European trophy record makes them overwhelming favorites to win this clash. Madrid have UEFA Super Cup 2024 odds of 1.57 (4/7) to win this clash, which are pretty pleasant not to miss the opportunity.
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While Madrid may be the firm favorites, Atalanta won’t be an easy team to defeat. Gasperini’s squad has consistently demonstrated their ability to exploit defensive weaknesses, boasting one of the most potent attacks in Serie A last season. They were the 3rd highest-scoring team in the Serie A last campaign, behind the Milan teams. Their impressive tally of 31 goals in the UEL 23/24, including three in the final, highlights their attacking prowess. With the firepower from both sides, we expect both sides to score in this encounter.
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Vinícius Jr. has a penchant for delivering when the stakes are highest for Real Madrid. His most iconic strike came in the Champions League final, where his decisive goal secured victory for Los Blancos. His contributions were instrumental in Madrid’s triumphant 2022 Champions League campaign against Liverpool. Last season, he showcased his lethal finishing ability with an impressive tally of 25 goals across all competitions. Vinícius was Madrid’s top UCL 2023/24 scorer, netting six crucial goals. Given his ability to shine on the grandest stage, we expect him to score in this encounter.
Here are our Real Madrid vs Atalanta betting picks:
Real Madrid’s ability to win most of their high-stakes games makes them the favorite team to win this match. Anything other than this will be a surprise. Use our Real Madrid vs Atalanta betting tips to bet on UEFA Super Cup 2024 and win extra cash.
