Raffaele Palladino expects a ‘magical’ Champions League night time in opposition to Bayern Munich, assuring Atalanta ‘don’t wish to set limits on ourselves, all Italians are cheering us on.’
The primary leg kicks off on the New Stability Area in Bergamo on Tuesday at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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La Dea are the one remaining Italian representatives within the Champions League and face a frightening activity in opposition to German giants Bayern Munich.
Atalanta able to dream huge in Champions League
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Mario Pasalic of Atalanta celebrates scoring his group’s third purpose with teammate Lazar Samardzic through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Atalanta BC and Borussia Dortmund at Stadio di Bergamo on February 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“Tomorrow will likely be a magical, great night time for us, because it’s a dream to be within the Champions League final 16 in opposition to one of many strongest groups on this planet,”
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“Goals are there to be skilled. We wish to take pleasure in it to the complete and trigger difficulties for Bayern. We’re enjoying at dwelling, so can repeat the efficiency in opposition to Borussia Dortmund.”
Atalanta actually have a powerful file with German opponents, going again to profitable the Europa League trophy by crushing the then-unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 within the Remaining.
Within the Champions League play-offs final month, they overturned a 2-0 first leg deficit to
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Lazar Samardzic of Atalanta scores his group’s fourth purpose from the penalty spot through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Atalanta BC and Borussia Dortmund at Stadio di Bergamo on February 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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“Being the one Italian within the Champions League is a pleasant feeling, we really feel that every one Italians are cheering us on and I acquired messages of encouragement from throughout, together with my former gamers at Fiorentina and Monza,” added Palladino.
“We don’t wish to set limits on ourselves. We wish to have our say, figuring out in fact that Bayern Munich are a really wonderful group.”
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Atalanta BC coach Raffaele Palladino points directions to his gamers through the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Whereas the Germans are lacking Manuel Neuer and ready on health information from Harry Kane, Atalanta are pressured to do with out a number of key gamers.
Giacomo Raspadori and Charles De Ketelaere are nonetheless out injured, with Giorgio Scalvini suspended in defence,
“I’d’ve appreciated to enter this sport with a complete squad at my disposal, however in assault particularly we’re restricted with out Raspadori and De Ketelaere,” continued the coach.
“I do know whoever performs will give 100 per cent for this shirt. We’ll attempt to finish the primary 90 minutes of this tie having given our all to make these followers pleased.”
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Bayern Munich gained seven of their eight Champions League video games within the opening section, dropping solely 3-1 to Arsenal on November 26.
“Bayern don’t have many weak spots, however we studied them rigorously,” added Palladino.
“They’ve a lot high quality in assault, particularly Harry Kane, however we should not lose our identification, can by no means drop the tempo, as depth is our biggest energy.”
Is that this to be thought-about Mission Unimaginable for Atalanta?
“Perhaps, however it’s nonetheless great to face one of these problem. We wish to take pleasure in it and I actually appreciated the angle of the lads.”