Winning The Last Trial Against Chelsea, Real Madrid Immediately Focused On The UEFA Super Cup

JAKARTA - Real Madrid won the last match of the pre-season tour by beating Chelsea 2-1 at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Karolina, United States, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 morning WIB. After the match, Madrid immediately focused on facing Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup (UEFA Super Cup).

Madrid closed the pre-season tour with a win after losing in the previous two matches. Madrid had to admit the advantage of AC Milan 1-0 and were then forced to surrender 2-1 against arch rivals in La Liga Spain, Barcelona.

Of the three matches, coach Carlo Ancelotti looked for the best team composition by fielding all the players. Even the striker who just joined, Endrick, immediately started two matches against Milan and Barca.

In the match against Chelsea, Endrick was not fielded at all even though he sat on the bench. It is better for Ancelotti to field the Rodrygo trident, Brahim Diaz and Vinicius Junior who have joined the team.

As a result, Madrid immediately took two goals. Los Merengues' victory opened for Lucas Vazquez in the 19th minute. He completed an assist from Brahim Diaz to beat goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.

Only eight minutes later, Madrid increased their lead. This time, it was Diaz's turn to break into the Blues' goal. Starting from Vinicius' action that released a pass from a tight angle. Diaz accepted the ball and had time to outwit Jorgensen before kicking it into the net.

Chelsea minimized defeat when Noni Madueke beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in 39 minutes. The score changed 2-1 and lasted until halftime.

There were no additional goals in the second half. Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin who replaced Courtois showed his best performance by making two brilliant saves and was able to maintain Los Blancos' lead.

Ancelotti showed satisfaction with the team's performance and victory. According to the former Chelsea and Everton manager, the team showed a good performance.

"Good match and we can show good rhythm of the game too. Our offensive game is also good with Vinicius and Rodrygo. Everyone who has been in training since last July 15 shows a disappointing performance," said Ancelotti as quoted by Managingmadrid.com.

Ancelotti, further, said Madrid's readiness to face Atalanta as the Europa League champion in the UEFA Super Cup duel at the Narodowy Stadium, Warszawa, Poland, Thursday, August 15, 2024 in the morning WIB. According to him, the team immediately focused on the match.

"We are happy because the players have returned to join. Our preparations [to face competitions] have been quite good so far. Young players are also able to contribute to the team. This gives them valuable experience and they are ready to compete. Now, we have immediately focused on the Super Cup," said Ancelotti again.

Ancelotti did not underestimate Atalanta, who according to him deserved to compete in the Super Cup. They showed their best performance when they rolled Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final match. Meanwhile, Madrid emerged as Champions League champions after winning 2-0 over Borussia Dortmund.

"I'm sure Atalanta deserves to appear in the [UEFA Super Cup] match. They impressed in the Europa League, including defeating the superior Liverpool team. They must admit they are a dangerous team. We respect them but we are ready to show the best performance," he said.

Madrid will field their best squad in the match against Atalanta. Kylian Mbappe's new player has definitely joined. Likewise England winger Jude Bellingham.