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Real Madrid’s record-breaking UEFA Super Cup win: Ancelotti, Carvajal, and Modrić etched in history

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Real Madrid etched their name in history once again as they claimed a record-breaking sixth UEFA Super Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in Warsaw, Soccernet.football reports.

The win not only solidified Los Blancos’ dominance in European football but also marked significant milestones for manager Carlo Ancelotti and players Dani Carvajal and Luka Modrić.

Real Madrid’s triumph elevated them above Barcelona and AC Milan, who each have five Super Cup titles.

Madrid had previously won the prestigious trophy in 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2022.

This victory now positions them as the most successful club in UEFA Super Cup history, underscoring their consistency at the highest levels of European competition.

For Dani Carvajal and Luka Modrić, this victory was particularly special as they became the most decorated players in UEFA Super Cup history. Both players now boast five Super Cup titles, surpassing football legends such as Dani Alves, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, and Paolo Maldini, who each had four.

Additionally, Carvajal and Modrić set a new record with six appearances in the competition since the format changed in 1997, further cementing their legendary status.

Carlo Ancelotti also reached a new milestone, becoming the most successful coach in Super Cup history with five wins.

Ancelotti, who previously won the title twice with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007, and twice with Real Madrid in 2014 and 2022, has now added a fifth title to his illustrious career. He surpasses Pep Guardiola, who won the trophy with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.

Ancelotti also set the record for the most combined wins as a player and coach, with six Super Cup titles in total, further distinguishing himself as one of the greatest football personalities in history.