Lookman fires blanks as Mbappe helps Madrid beat Atalanta to win Super Cup

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta but did not score as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night.

Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in the final of the Europa League, saw his attempts at Warsaw stadium neutralised as it was Kylian Mbappe who had a good night for Real.

Mbappe, joining the Spanish giants this season following a successful move from Paris St Germain, opened his chart on his debut for the Champions League holders.

After a goalless first half, Federico Valverde broke the deadlock in the 59th minute before Mbappe doubled the lead nine minutes after.

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Atalanta’s record in finals isn’t great. The Europa League victory over Bayer Leverkusen last season was only their second trophy ever.

The Italian giants have lost five Italian Cup finals since they won that one in 1963.

For Real Madrid, they have successfully won a record sixth Uefa Super Cup.

Real Madrid captain Luka Modric now has 26 trophies to his name, becoming the most decorated player of the Spanish giants.

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