Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino insists they ‘care about’ the Coppa Italia quarter-final in opposition to Juventus, however affirm for Atletico Madrid.
The match kicks off on the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Thursday at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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It is going to be determined after 90 minutes, or go on to a penalty shoot-out if they’re nonetheless on degree phrases, with out additional time.
The winners will then go on to face both Bologna or Lazio within the semi-final.
Palladino has massive Coppa Italia ambition
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Atalanta BC coach Raffaele Palladino points directions to his gamers in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at New Steadiness Enviornment on December 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“It is a fascinating sport in opposition to a robust crew in fine condition, who play superb soccer and have a superb coach,”
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“It’s an essential match for us, as a result of we care about this competitors and need to hold going ahead, being aggressive to the tip.
“Juventus have many nice gamers, who since Luciano Spalletti’s arrival have gained perception in themselves. I see a robust identification now on this crew, so Spalletti deserves credit score for that. I all the time favor to face the strongest opponents.”
Atletico Madrid affirm Ademola Lookman’s signing from Serie A facet Atalanta.
There have been some adjustments to the Atalanta squad within the January switch window, together with the arrival of Giacomo Raspadori and
“Lookman had this provide in direction of the tip of the switch session, he requested to depart and needed a change of surroundings, so the membership made him blissful. I’m more than happy with the crew at my disposal, it’s what we would have liked to face three tournaments. We had been going to an away match when he left, so there wasn’t a lot time to say goodbye, however we want him all the very best for the longer term,” continued Palladino.
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“I’m lucky to have a robust and aggressive squad, with many gamers of high quality and approach, so I’m spoilt for alternative on who to begin tomorrow.
“Jack didn’t play the latest match, however that was uncommon anyway as we had been right down to 10 males. We’ll see who I select after the ultimate coaching session.”
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Atalanta BC coach Raffaele Palladino points directions to his gamers in the course of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Atalanta had been right down to 10 males for nearly all of their draw with Como, as Sincere Ahanor noticed purple early on for a response foul, however Marco Carnesecchi saved the last-gasp Nico Paz penalty.
“We is not going to superb Ahanor, he’s younger and is effectively conscious of his mistake. I preferred the response of the crew, which fought arduous to convey house a optimistic outcome.”