The former Paris Saint-Germain player had a wonderful debut for his new team, and Jude Bellingham was the star of a convincing victory.

Everyone else should be extremely terrified because the Kylian Mbappe era has arrived. The new Real Madrid addition scored his first goal on his debut on Wednesday night in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw, helping Los Blancos defeat Europa League champions Atalanta 2-0.

He wasn’t alone, though. Before igniting in the second half, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo hummed along, leading Madrid to an ultimately comfortable victory.

For the majority of the first half, Carlo Ancelotti’s team had trouble producing as the Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrygo trio could not find a way to work together. Just before halftime, the latter went closest, blasting a shot off the crossbar.

After the break, Thibaut Courtois made a diving stop to keep Real Madrid in the game. However, shortly before the hour, Vinicius opened the scoring, moving down the wing and cutting the ball back to Federico Valverde, who scored into an empty net. Nine minutes later, Mbappe added a second goal, sending Bellingham’s feed into the top corner.

That was all that Los Blancos required. Mbappe and Vinicius kept probing, but a third goal eluded them. Nevertheless, Madrid had complete control. The scary part? They can only grow better.

The players of Real Madrid from National Stadium in Warsaw are rated by GOAL.

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Goalkeeper & Defence

Thibaut Courtois (8/10):

Made one ridiculous save just after half time. Followed it with a few other key interventions.

Dani Carvajal (7/10):

Held his own at right-back in a more defensive role than last season. Got into the chippy stuff as captain, too.

Eder Militao (6/10):

A little sloppy at times and was too easily dribbled past. Still in recovery mode from his ACL injury.

Antonio Rudiger (8/10):

Constantly on hand to sweep up issues. Got forward when needed, and ensured Ademola Lookman didn’t have much joy.

Ferland Mendy (6/10):

Had a lot to do early on as Madrid’s left flank looked rather disorganised. Settled into things later.

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Midfield

Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):

Did a job at the base of midfield, although he could have been tidier on the ball.

Federico Valverde (7/10):

Ate up ground for fun, and offered cover when everyone else got forward. Opened the scoring with a tap-in, too.

Jude Bellingham (8/10):

Picked up a yellow for a silly challenge. Started cooking in the second half, though. Assisted Mbappe and dribbled past players for fun. Looked every bit reigning La Liga Player of the Year after the break.

Attack

Rodrygo (7/10):

Smashed one off the bar shortly before half-time. Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal.

Kylian Mbappe (8/10):

Floated around, struggled to get involved, and then smashed one into the top corner. That might become a pattern this year if he plays as a No.9.

Vinicius Jr (8/10):

Dropped curiously deep at times. Came alive after the break, assisting Valverde. His understanding with Mbappe might take time to come together.

Subs & Manager

Luka Modric (7/10):

Floated around, played some lovely passes.

Brahim Diaz (N/A):

No time to make an impact.

Lucas Vazquez (N/A):

Fresh legs for Carvajal.

Arda Guler (N/A):

The most brief of run outs.

Carlo Ancelotti (7/10):

Went for a ridiculously attacking setup. His side were very poor for 45 minutes, but came alive after the break. They are going to be scary this year.