Champions League 2024-2025: Atalanta-Club Brugge, the likely lineups

Atalanta-Club Brugge, the probable formations

Atalanta è awaits a crucial challenge at the Gewiss Stadium: in the return leg of the Champions League playoff that guarantees access to the round of 16, the Bergamasks must overturn the 2-1 loss they suffered at home to Club brugge to clinch qualification. Gasperini’s team will have to impose themselves with at least a two-goal difference to gain a direct pass to the round of 16, while a win with only one goal difference would take the match to extra time.

The episode of the disputed penalty in the first leg match recovery left a bitter taste in the mouth of the Nerazzurri, who will now seek a rematch in front of their home crowd. The hosts will line up with 3-4-2-1 with Carnesecchi in goal, Djimsiti leading the defense with Hien and Posch, while De Roon and Ederson will have to provide balance and insertions. On the flanks Bellanova and Zappacosta will push to serve De Ketelaere and Pasalic, who will be called upon to support Retegui in attack.

Hayen, coach of the Belgians, will line up his team with a compact 4-3-3: Mignolet confirmed between the posts, defense led by Ordonez and Mechele, balanced midfield with Nielsen and Vanaken, and quick attack with Talbi, Jutglà and Tzolis.

Probable lineups

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Posch; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Pasalic; Retegui. All. Gasperini.

Club Brugge (4-3-3): Mignolet; Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Nielsen, Vanaken, Jashari; Talbi, Jutglà, Tzolis. All. Hayen.