Record-breaking Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Real Madrid's success in the UEFA Super Cup

Real Madrid secured their sixth UEFA Supercup title on Wednesday. beat Atalanta 2-0 in Warsaw. It was not only a historic right for the club, as the success secured their status as the most successful club in the history of the competition, it was also particularly special for Carlo Ancelotti.

As well as winning his fifth UEFA Super Cup (the most as a manager, one more than Pep Guardiola), Ancelotti secured his 14th title as Real Madrid coach, which now puts him level with the iconic Miguel Munoz as the most successful manager in the world. the history of the club in terms of trophies won. Speaking post-match to Movistar+ (via AS Diary), expressed his pride for that fact.

“It is an honor and a privilege to live these nights here – we were also suffering, fighting and winning.”

On the match itself, Ancelotti admitted that his team struggled in the first 45 minutes.

“We suffered a little in the first half, because Atalanta pressed a lot and played very well in defense. They won more duels than us and we had more difficulties. The game opened up a little in the second half, it felt tired and we had more space. With that space, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappe are very dangerous.”

Ancelotti spoke specifically about Kylian Mbappe, who marked his Real Madrid debut with the second goal against Atalanta.

“He has the quality to score a lot of goals, more than 50. We need to look for the balance of the team and today we had it, although in the first half of the game it was difficult. But the team played a good game in defense”.

Real Madrid They now turn their attention to the opening match of their 2024-25 League campaign. Ancelotti and his players head to Son Moix on Sunday, where they will meet Mallorca.