UECL official line-ups: Hapoel Tel-Aviv vs. Atalanta
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Official line-ups have been announced for the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Hapoel Tel-Aviv and Atalanta.
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Attributed to original sourceAtalanta rotate with Nikola Krstovic, Lazar Samardzic and Giacomo Raspadori for the crucial Conference League play-off with Hapoel Tel-Aviv.
It kicks off on neutral turf at the DVTK Stadium in Miskolc, Hungary , at 19.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).
BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Atalanta looks on before the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on August 23, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The first leg somewhat surprisingly ended 0-0 at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo , so everything is to play for in this decider.
Charles De Ketelaere wasn’t fully fit in that match, and came off the bench in the 2-1 Serie A victory over Sassuolo , but the Belgium international is still not ready tonight.
There is squad rotation, with Krstovic, Samardzic and Nicola Zalewski among those stepping into the starting XI, with Raoul Bellanova and oddly Sead Kolasinac as full-backs, meaning it might be a little closer to the old three-man defence.
BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Gianluca Gaetano of Atalanta shoots while under pressure from Armand Lauriente of Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on August 23, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Thomas Kristensen, Isak Hien and Kamaldeen Sulemana are still on the treatment table, while Honest Ahanor is on the verge of a move to Chelsea worth €48m including add-ons.
Hapoel Tel-Aviv saw striker Emmanuel Boateng go off injured during the first leg, but he is back to lead the attack here.
The only real choice going into this game was between Stav Turiel and Douglas Owusu in support.
BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Giacomo Raspadori of Atalanta BC competes for the ball with Mor Buskila and Shahar Piven of Hapoel Tel Aviv during the UEFA Conference League 2026/27 Play Off Round First Leg match between Atalanta BC v Hapoel Tel Aviv at Gewiss Stadium on August 20, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Hapoel Tel-Aviv vs. Atalanta line-ups Hapoel Tel-Aviv: Tzur; Coco, Mayembo, Chico, Leidner; Falcao, Kraev; Owusu, Altman, Alkoukin; Boateng
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Kossounou, Scalvini, Kolasinac; Ederson, Gaetano, Samardzic; Zalewski, Krstovic, Raspadori
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The official starting line-ups have been confirmed for the UEFA Europa Conference League fixture between Hapoel Tel-Aviv and Atalanta. This announcement gives clarity on team selections ahead of the match, including any notable inclusions, omissions, or tactical choices made by both managers. Line-up reveals are significant for understanding the approach each side will take in this European competition fixture.
Chance analysis
With the line-ups now official, Atalanta's selection will reveal whether Gian Piero Gasperini opts for his preferred attacking formation or rotates given European and domestic demands. Hapoel Tel-Aviv, playing at home in a European tie against Serie A opposition, will look to their confirmed XI to gauge how they plan to approach this challenging matchup. The choices made by both benches set the tactical stage for the contest.
Confirmed line-ups provide direct input for assessing team shape and key player availability for both Hapoel Tel-Aviv and Atalanta in this Conference League fixture.