Raffaele Palladino insists Atalanta are ‘proud to symbolize Italy’ within the Champions League in opposition to Bayern Munich and ‘will always remember’ how their followers reacted after a 6-1 defeat.
It kicks off on the Allianz Area in Munich at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich is challenged by Lorenzo Bernasconi and Mario Pasalic of Atalanta in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Though we noticed some outstanding comebacks within the Champions League lately, recovering from a 6-1 dwelling defeat would require a sporting miracle.
The principle focus for La Dea right here is to offer a greater account of themselves than within the first leg and play with delight, particularly as virtually 4,000 followers made the journey to Germany.
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Palladino impressed by Atalanta followers
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Atalanta, appears on previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“It’s implausible to be right here and we’re so proud to be enjoying on this stadium in opposition to such a powerful opponent. We’re proud to symbolize Italy as the one aspect within the Spherical of 16, and to see so lots of our followers come right here to be with us,”
“We are going to always remember that they applauded us after the ultimate whistle of that 6-1 defeat, we need to play for them, and hope tonight to go underneath the away finish to salute them with a greater outcome.”
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Yunus Musah is suspended this night and Giacomo Raspadori is again on the bench, however Charles De Ketelaere will get his first begin since struggling meniscus harm in his knee on February 5.
There may be additionally a change in aim, with Marco Sportiello most popular to Marco Carnesecchi.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 10: Followers of Atalanta present their assist previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“I consider in all my lads, from first to final, I reward them for what they present me in coaching. Sportiello is aware of this competitors, he’s a unprecedented man and he deserved this chance tonight,” defined Palladino.
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It has not been an awesome interval for Atalanta normally, as their final victory was the 4-1 Champions League outcome in opposition to Borussia Dortmund on February 25.
That was adopted by three attracts and two defeats between Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Europe.
“We received’t neglect that we conceded six targets within the first leg, so naturally we need to show ourselves. We all know that we’re up in opposition to one of many strongest groups in Europe, however we need to problem ourselves and develop with this expertise.
“Above all, we need to play for our followers and provides them one thing to cheer this night. We are going to sweat via that shirt tonight.”