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Kylian Mbappe is set to start for Real Madrid in their La Liga opener against Real Mallorca on Sunday, August 18, at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. The clash will mark the Frenchman's La Liga debut after he joined Los Blancos as a free agent this summer.
Real Madrid have named an unchanged line-up from their UEFA Super Cup fixture against Atalanta on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappe will start as the striker, with Vinicius Jr. on the left and Rodrygo on the right.
Jude Bellingham, who frequently crashed the box from midfield last season, is expected to fulfill a more conventional role this season. He features alongside Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde in midfield.
Los Blancos' defense includes Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal. Thibaut Courtois is back as the starting goalkeeper after missing most of last season due to injury.
Mbappe made his official debut for the Spanish giants against Atalanta, scoring the second goal as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win.
There has been a lot of hype for Mbappe's La Liga debut. Multiple important personalities, including Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and former footballer Mario Suarez, are set to be present at Mallorca's home ground for the match.
Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal for Real Madrid on debut against Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup clash
After a stunning debut against Atalanta, expectations are high for Kylian Mbappe's performance in Real Madrid's La Liga opener against Mallorca.
In the UEFA Super Cup final, Mbappe scored the second goal of the night for Los Blancos in the 68th minute. He was set up by Jude Bellingham, who received the Player of the Match award for his brilliant performance.
The first goal of the night was scored by Federico Valverde in the 59th minute, who was set up by Vinicius Jr. Mbappe lifted his first trophy as a Los Blancos player as well. The Frenchman described his debut as a "magical night" for him while speaking to CBS Sports in a post-match interview.
