On Wednesday at 9:00 PM, the football world will turn its attention to Warsaw. The PGE Narodowy stadium will host a monumental clash between Real Madrid and Atalanta Bergamo for the UEFA Super Cup. Poland, having previously hosted major football events, now welcomes two of Europe’s elite clubs for a first-of-its-kind showdown in the capital.
The Teams Arrive in Poland
Both teams are set to arrive in Warsaw on Tuesday. Real Madrid is scheduled to land at Okęcie Airport around 12:40 PM, with Atalanta Bergamo following shortly after. Real Madrid will be staying at the Radisson Collection on Grzybowska Street, while Atalanta will set up camp at the InterContinental on Emilii Plater Street.
Atalanta will hold their press conference at 4:45 PM, followed by an open training session at 5:30 PM. Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, will meet the press at 7:15 PM, with training at the stadium scheduled for 8:00 PM.
Key Players and Team News
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe could make his official debut, though he might start on the bench. Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. are expected to feature, with David Alaba the only injury concern. Atalanta, on the other hand, will miss Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini, and Nicolo Zaniolo, as they look to overcome a challenging pre-season.