Real Madrid fans will get to see Kylian Mbappe in a Los Blancos shirt for the first time tonight. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will play Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday evening. The Italian manager is looking to win the trophy for a record-breaking fifth time.
Meanwhile, Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen in last year’s Europa League final to earn the right to play in this match. Their victory against Xabi Alonso’s team ended the German club’s 51-game unbeaten run.
How many Real Madrid fans are going to Warsaw?
UEFA announced that out of the 56,400 tickets inside the National Stadium in Warsaw, 48,000 will be given to the general public and supporters of the two teams.
The Atalanta fans have been allocated the Northern side of the venue, while the Madrid fans will be at the opposite end of the ground.
Over 10,000 Madridstas are expected to be inside the ground on Wednesday evening, hoping that their team can win a sixth UEFA Super Cup title. Thousands of Madrid supporters were spotted waiting outside the team hotel earlier, looking to catch a glimpse of some of their star players ahead of tonight’s match.
Real Madrid fans waiting for the team outside the hotel in Warsaw 🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/0VDgFlzb4F
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It is the first time that the 15-time Champions League winners have played at the stadium since 2014, when they faced Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly. The National Stadium in Warsaw opened in January 2012 for the European Championships in Ukraine and Poland.
Full fans’ matchday guide for Real Madrid vs Atalanta
With the Super Cup final now fast approaching, here are some of the best recommendations for Madrid fans in terms of pre-match entertainment and travel guidance.
Where to eat & drink for Real Madrid fans in Warsaw
There is a Fan Festival at Vistula Boulevards on matchday for supporters of both teams. UEFA said: “Vistula Boulevards is also the location of the Atalanta Fan Meeting Point. However, it is a neutral site, so expect to meet supporters of both teams.”
It is around a 25-minute walk to the stadium from this meeting point.
Madrid’s Fan Meeting Points is located nearer the ground on Francuska Street. It is located next to the tram and bus stop at Rondo Waszyngtona.
There will be a wide range of food and drink kiosks available here, including alcoholic beverages. It is approximately a 15-minute walk to the ground from here.
How to get to The National Stadium in Warsaw
The game kicks off at 21:00 in Warsaw (20:00 BST), with the gates opening three hours before the match. UEFA advise supporters to arrive at the stadium well in advance.
As there is no public parking available, fans are advised to travel to the game via public transport. You can use buses, trains, SKM trains and the metro.
It is worth noting that ticket holders to the Super Cup are not permitted free transport on KM or WKD trains. On the other routes, you can show your ticket on the UEFA Mobile Ticket App to get free public transport.
You can also use Park + Ride locations across the city, as many are located near stations on metro lines that go in the direction of the National Stadium. You can see all the Park + Ride sites on the UEFA website here.
After the game has finished, UEFA also added the following advice to supporters of both teams: “After the match, we recommend walking back to the city centre or taking the metro. Train services from Warszawa Stadion will be running.
“Poniatowski Bridge will be partially closed to cars to assist supporters who are walking back into the city.
“Metro services from Stadion Narodowy and train services from Warszawa Stadion will be very busy, so please be patient when queuing.”