Real Madrid have a shot at winning the first piece of silverware in the first day of European competition as they take on Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw, Poland on Wednesday, August 14.
Super Cup records will tumble if Los Blancos get the better of Atalanta. Real Madrid are hoping to surpass other five-time winners Barcelona and AC Milan by becoming the first team to win six titles.
Atalanta, who won their first major continental trophy with a thrilling 3-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final the previous season, stands in their way. This is the team’s first Super Cup appearance.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
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Real Madrid vs. Atlanta live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this UEFA Super Cup match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network, TUDN USA, Univision
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+., TUDN.com, TUDN app, Univision NOW, Vix
This game is available for live TV broadcast on various channels like CBS Sports Network, TUDN USA, and Univision. Streaming options include Paramount+.
New users to Paramount+ can currently sign up to a FREE seven-day trial.
Should the match be shown on CBS Sports Network, a live streaming option will be available on Fubo, who are also offering a FREE trial to new subscribers. Along with these, TUDN.com, TUDN app, Univision NOW, and Vix will also be offering a live streaming option.
What time does Real Madrid vs. Atlanta kick off?
This UEFA Super Cup clash takes place at the Stadion Kazimierz Górski National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, and kicks off on Wednesday, August 14th at 8:00 p.m. BST.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Aug. 14 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Aug. 14 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Aug. 14 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Aug. 14 | 12:00 p.m. |
Real Madrid vs Atalanta lineups, team news
Real Madrid will be without the services of the now retired Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernandez, who has moved to the Saudi Pro League to play for Al-Qadsian. Carlo Ancelotti’s team will also be without David Alaba, who is still recovering from an ACL injury.
What the Spanish giants will have however, is Kylian Mbappe. The France captain made a summer signing to Madrid following a seven-season stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham — Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Injured: Alaba
Atalanta has been busy over the transfer window with coach Gian Piero Gasperini making several signings to replace the players who left the club after last season.
The team however, continues to boast the services of striker Ademola Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final.
Atalanta predicted XI (3-4-2-1 right to left): Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac — Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri — Lookman, De Ketelaere — Retegui
Injured: Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini
Real Madrid vs. Atalanta prediction
Atalanta, despite their impressive Europa League run, face a daunting task against a star-studded Real Madrid side.
Ancelotti’s has a top-class attacking arsenal at his disposal. Star striker Kylian Mbappe, who left French club PSG this summer, will be raring to go in the Real Madrid jersey. While Atalanta are no pushovers, the Spanish club’s overall quality and experience should be enough to secure the UEFA Super Cup.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Atalanta BC
