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Below are football news updates connected to this competition and the teams involved! 📰
Shocker: Atalanta stun Chelsea in the Champions League — a shocker in London 😲🇮🇹
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🤩🇪🇸 Nico Williams fires Athletic Club to victory — clutch again for Los Leones. 🔥
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ATALANTA VS ATHLETIC - EUROPE: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH DETAILS: ATALANTA VS ATHLETIC
As Atalanta prepare to host Athletic on January 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Champions League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ATALANTA PREVIEW IN EUROPE: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Atalanta, currently 5th in the standings with 13 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
ATHLETIC PREVIEW IN EUROPE: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Athletic, sitting 28th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ATALANTA VS ATHLETIC
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In their previous league match against Chelsea, Atalanta recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Djimsiti, Kossounou, Bernasconi, Ederson, de Roon, Bellanova, Lookman, Scamacca, De Ketelaere. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Athletic's last outing came against Paris Saint Germain, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Simon, Boiro, Berchiche, Vivian, Areso, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, Williams, Sancet, Berenguer, Guruzeta. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Atalanta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Atalanta and Athletic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Chelsea, Atalanta recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Djimsiti, Kossounou, Bernasconi, Ederson, de Roon, Bellanova, Lookman, Scamacca, De Ketelaere. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Athletic's last outing came against Paris Saint Germain, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Simon, Boiro, Berchiche, Vivian, Areso, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, Williams, Sancet, Berenguer, Guruzeta. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Atalanta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Atalanta and Athletic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ATALANTA VS ATHLETIC
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Atalanta's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Athletic's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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