Raffaele Palladino admits Atalanta have ‘a troublesome mission’ to , however ‘desires can come true and we consider.’
The second leg kicks off on the New Stability Area in Bergamo on Wednesday at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).
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La Dea noticed their temper boosted over the weekend by a 2-1 comeback victory over Napoli to place them proper again within the race for a high 4 end in Serie A.
That type of confidence shall be essential if they’re to show this play-off round towards German giants Borussia Dortmund.
Palladino and Atalanta think about comeback
ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Atalanta BC head coach Raffaele Palladino reacts throughout the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on February 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Pictures)
“It’s actually a troublesome mission, we all know that, however we should give it our greatest,”
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“It is going to be robust, however we’ll attempt with every little thing we’ve received, with nice enthusiasm, consciousness of our capabilities. We should play with high quality, our type of soccer, and think about ourselves. I wish to see us push from the primary minute to the final.
“We’ve received a lot enthusiasm and constructive vitality, issues we want tomorrow. The sport with Napoli was a comeback victory, so we should be taught from that too. The tie is open, as 2-0 is difficult to overturn, however with 90 and perhaps extra minutes, we are able to attempt to trigger issues for a group with sturdy people and accustomed to enjoying at this stage.
“We must be centered, conscious, sharp for the complete match, and take advantage of the actual fact we’ve received 20,000 followers behind us.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Atalanta, seems to be on previous to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Closing match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC on the New Stability Area on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Atalanta have achieved nice issues in Europe beneath Gian Piero Gasperini, however it’s a new event for Palladino, who took over from Ivan Juric in mid-November.
“We face everybody with the best spirit, we’ve received to get pleasure from this match, as it is vitally essential in a captivating competitors. We wish to keep it up enjoying in Europe, and it’s a helpful expertise to play in these knockout fixtures.
“It’s a dream to get by means of to the Spherical of 16, however desires can come true, so we’ve received to offer it our greatest.”
Charles De Ketelaere and Giacomo Raspadori are nonetheless out of motion, however the excellent news for Atalanta is the return of midfielder Ederson, who was rested towards Napoli with a twinge.
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“We’ve received an essential participant again, we’ll see. So many are hungry to play, they made it troublesome for me at the moment with a robust coaching session, and people who come off the bench shall be simply as essential. It’ll be 100 minutes and we have to play them to the perfect of our capabilities.”
DORTMUND, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 17: Gamers of Atalanta pose for a group {photograph} previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta BC at BVB Stadion Dortmund on February 17, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photograph by Alex Grimm/Getty Pictures)
If Atalanta do handle to show this 2-0 deficit round, will Palladino reward the squad with a particular dinner?
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“I haven’t considered it, but when it did occur, we’d maybe do extra than simply purchase the group dinner! The lads all the time give their all, they know that once they deserve rewards, I give them.”
It will not be the primary time that Atalanta precipitated an upset in Europe, as they famously beat Liverpool at Anfield Highway.
“We hope this dream can come true, we all know it’s not simple to overturn a 2-0 deficit towards such a robust group, however I see a lot constructive vitality, I consider, the lads consider, the followers consider, so we want a fiery ambiance in our dwelling stadium. We are able to’t wait to get on the pitch,” concluded Palladino.