UEFA has officially released the dates and times for the matches drawn on Thursday for the new Champions League format. Here’s the schedule for Atalanta, last season’s Conference League winners, as they embark on their European adventure:
Matchday 1 – Thursday, September 19, 21:00 – Atalanta vs Arsenal
Matchday 2 – Wednesday, October 2, 18:45 – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta
Matchday 3 – Wednesday, October 23, 18:45 – Atalanta vs Celtic
Matchday 4 – Wednesday, November 6, 21:00 – Stuttgart vs Atalanta
Matchday 5 – Tuesday, November 26, 21:00 – Young Boys vs Atalanta
Matchday 6 – Tuesday, December 10, 21:00 – Atalanta vs Real Madrid
Matchday 7 – Tuesday, January 21, 18:45 – Atalanta vs Sturm Graz
Matchday 8 – Wednesday, January 29, 21:00 – Barcelona vs Atalanta
Atalanta’s Champions League campaign kicks off with a high-profile home match against Arsenal, setting the tone for an exciting journey. The Italian side will face diverse challenges across Europe, including trips to Ukraine, Switzerland, and Germany.
A highlight of their schedule is the home clash against Real Madrid in December, offering Atalanta a chance for redemption against the Spanish giants. The group stage concludes with a marquee matchup against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, promising a thrilling finale to Atalanta’s initial Champions League phase.
This schedule presents Atalanta with a mix of established European powerhouses and emerging talents, providing an excellent opportunity for the team to showcase their abilities on the continental stage.
