Champions League 2025-2026: PSG-Atalanta, the likely lineups
At its second consecutive participation in the Champions League, Atalanta is immediately called to the task: in fact, the orobici will play the first day at home of PSG, defending champion of the competition and compulsory favorite for the final success. However, the Nerazzurri have shown in their recent history that they can achieve great results even against the odds and are aiming for yet another sports miracle.
The title defense by the Luis Enrique-coached team starts with several certainties, such as Hakimi and Nuno Mendes on the flanks, Joao neves, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz in midfield, Barcola in attack. In goal Lucas Chevalier, heir to Gigio Donnarumma who has meanwhile moved to Manchester City after a stormy farewell to the club that won the first Champions League in its history with the Italian goalkeeper.
As for Atalanta, coach Ivan Juric (on his personal debut in the competition) hopes to see the good impressions received in the league match against Lecce confirmed. De Ketelaere and Krstovic will be in attack, supported on the three-quarter line by Pasalic. Four-man midfield entrusted to De Roon and Musah in the center, with Zappacosta and Zalewski on the side lanes.
Probable lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Mbaye, Gonçalo Ramos, Barcola. All. Luis Enrique.
ATALANTA (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Kossonou, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, De Roon, Musah, Zalewski; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Krstovic. All. Juric.
