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MATCH PREVIEW & MORE INFO
Atalanta: possible starting lineup: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui
Arsenal: possible starting lineup: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Sterling; Havertz
Match Preview
Arsenal are back in the Champions League, facing Atalanta BC in Bergamo after reaching the quarter-finals last season. Mikel Arteta’s side aims to continue their resurgence on the European stage after finishing top of their group last year and knocking out Porto, only to be halted by Bayern Munich. Arsenal’s strong start to their Premier League campaign, including a North London derby win, has them full of confidence. Despite injuries to key players like Martin Odegaard and new signing Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka is expected to return after a brief injury scare.
Atalanta, the reigning Europa League champions, are also returning to the Champions League. They lifted their first European trophy last season, defeating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final. Gian Piero Gasperini's side struggled early this season but earned a morale-boosting comeback win over Fiorentina at the weekend. Though missing key players like Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini, Atalanta will hope that home advantage and players like Ademola Lookman and Mateo Retegui can make a difference.
This clash pits two sides with distinct styles and ambitions, with Arsenal looking to continue their European revival, while Atalanta aims to make a statement in their newly renovated stadium. Both teams will need to manage absences, but their depth and tactical setups should make for an exciting contest in Bergamo.