Following Real Madrid's success in winning the European Super Cup, Italian journalist Mirko Calemme gives an insight into the exciting match and expresses his thoughts on both teams' performances.
Atlanta showed impressive athleticism in this match, especially in the first 47 minutes of the game. As Mirko Calemme said, when the players were in good physical condition, Atalanta became a force to be reckoned with for any opponent with its orderly organization, high intensity pressing and tenacious fighting spirit. Gasperini's tactical design was on full display at this stage, and the team almost put Real Madrid under pressure like never before.
However, the beauty of the game of soccer often lies in its unpredictability. As the game progressed, Atalanta's intensity began to drop and individual players made mistakes. This gave Real Madrid an opportunity to capitalize, especially after a header from Pasalic, and Atalanta endured a difficult 20-minute period. During this time, Real Madrid's exceptional quality was on full display, as they gradually took control of the game's tempo and eventually won, thanks to more solid defense and precise offense.
Mirko Calemme also highlighted Atlanta's turnover this summer. The departures of Scalvini, Scaramacca and Koupmenas have undoubtedly had an impact on the team's strength. Although Atlanta have tried their best to make up for these losses, they still look a bit out of their depth when facing top teams like Real Madrid.
Nonetheless, Atlanta's performance in this match is still commendable. They showed their tenacity and fighting spirit, creating a lot of trouble for Real Madrid. Although they failed to win the match in the end, their performance certainly won the respect and recognition of the fans.
For Real Madrid, this victory is undoubtedly another confirmation of their strength and form. They managed to lift the European Super Cup trophy by virtue of their exceptional quality and outstanding performance. It also injected confidence and motivation for their next season journey.
