Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 2-0 in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup to claim the first piece of major silverware of the 2024/25 European season.

The Champions League winners faced the Europa League holders at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on August 14.

Madrid’s triumph took them to six UEFA Super Cup titles, breaking the record for the most trophies after they had previously been level with AC Milan and Barcelona.

The match in Warsaw was significant for Atalanta too, as they made their debut in the competition after beating the excellent Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a hat-trick from Ademola Lookman in the Europa League final back in May.

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UEFA Super Cup format

The UEFA Super Cup was first known as the European Super Cup when it was played in 1973.

It’s an annual match that takes place to determine the best team in Europe. It also serves as a curtain-raiser for the European club season.

While its format has evolved over the years, the structure remains unchanged since it was renamed in 1995. The single-leg final features the previous season’s Champions League winner against the reigning Europa League champion.

Previously, the European Cup winners faced the UEFA Cup winners. The UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup was replaced by the UEFA Cup/Europa League in 2000.

Until 1998, the final was played over two legs but more recently it is now a single match at a neutral venue.

UEFA Super Cup past winners

Despite being framed as an ‘extra game’ in the club calendar, this is still viewed as a key trophy to secure, with the Champions League holder flexing their muscles and winning 11 of the last 12 finals.

*Finals from 1973 to 1999 are based on an aggregate final score over two legs.