Champions League 2024-2025: Shakhtar Donetsk-Atalanta, the likely lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk-Atalanta, the probable formations

Atalanta challenges Shakhtar Donetsk on the second day of the new Champions League. Kickoff at 6:45 p.m. at the AufSchalke Arena. Both teams drew with a scoreless draw in the first match against Arsenal and Bologna respectively.

Pusic should rely on Traoré in attack, with Pedrinho and Newerton on either side. In the middle of the field space for Bondarenko, Kryskiv and Sudakov. Almost forced choices, however, for Gasperini in defense and on the outsides. In front of Carnesecchi will be Kossounou, Djimsiti and Kolasinac. In the midfield trust De Roon and Ederson, with Zappacosta and Bellanova on the side lanes. Offensively, the heavy trident composed of Retegui, Lookman and De Ketelaere is confirmed.

Probable lineups

SHAKHTAR DONETSK(4-3-3): Riznyk; Konoplya, Bondar, Matvienko, Pedro Henrique; Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Pedrinho, Traoré, Newerton. All. Pusic.

ATALANTA (3-4-3): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Retegui, Lookman. All. Gasperini.