Real Madrid is eager to start the European season on a high as the take on Atlanta in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw, Poland on Wednesday, August 14.
If Carlo Ancelotti's team wins, they will to surpass five-time winners Barcelona and Milan by becoming the first team to win a sixth title.
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. Though Madrid start as heavy favourites in the game, Atalanta are no strangers to punching above their weight.
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 Canada:
Live stream: DAZN, Fubo Canada
The UEFA Super Cup clash will be available live to stream on DAZN where new subscribers will get a FREE trial.
A live streaming option will be available on Fubo Canada, who are also offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Real Madrid vs. Atlanta kick off?
This UEFC Super Cup clash takes place at the Stadion Kazimierz Górski National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, and kicks off on Wednesday, August 14th at 9:00 p.m. CET.
Here's how that time translates across Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Wed, Aug. 14 | 2:00 p.m |
| 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 XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham — Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.
Injured: Alaba, Camavinga
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 XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Musso (GK) — Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac — Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson Ruggeri — Pasalic — De Ketelaere, Lookman.
Injured: Scamacca, 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
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