Raffaele Palladino explains his Atalanta modifications in opposition to Athletic Membership within the Champions League, confirming Ademola Lookman could possibly be ‘thrown into the combination.’
It kicks off on the New Steadiness Area in Bergamo at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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La Dea had the worst attainable opener to their Champions League marketing campaign, dropping 4-0 to reigning trophy holders Paris Saint-Germain, however since then received 4 of the subsequent 5, together with victories over Chelsea and Olympique Marseille.
Now they’ve an enormous alternative to bypass the play-offs and go straight into the Spherical of 16, as they’re at the moment one of many prime eight sides.
Atalanta formidable within the Champions League
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Gamers of Atalanta BC have fun following he Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photos)
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Palladino has made large modifications from the 1-1 Serie A draw with Pisa on Friday, together with a whole transformation of all the again three.
“I’ve so many nice gamers, they’re all in fine condition, there’s actual enthusiasm, so I really feel like whoever I decide is aware of what to do and works for the crew. I’ve the utmost religion in all my gamers,”
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 13: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta runs with the ball away from Elia Caprile of Cagliari in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Cagliari Calcio at Gewiss Stadium on December 13, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Gianluca Scamacca returns to the beginning XI after harm, with Lookman on the bench after returning early from Africa Cup of Nations responsibility.
“I watched all Ade’s video games within the Africa Cup of Nations, and we had been cheering him on. He solely had one coaching session, we’re glad he’s right here, and if wanted then we’ll throw him into the combination.”
Lookman scored three targets with 4 assists in that event, serving to Nigeria to safe third place.
Giacomo Raspadori was signed from Atletico Madrid, however isn’t eligible for the Champions League till the subsequent part.