In what promises to be an exciting clash, Arsenal return to the Champions League to face Atalanta BC in Bergamo. Last season, the Gunners made it all the way to the quarter-finals, while La Dea lifted the Europa League trophy by defeating Bayer Leverkusen.
After securing back-to-back second-place finishes in the Premier League, Arteta’s men reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years. The team has been in good form, remaining unbeaten in their first four Premier League matches and coming off a victory in the North London derby. Arsenal have only conceded one goal so far this season and have been lethal from set pieces.
As they prepare for their upcoming match against Atalanta, Arsenal will look to extend their winning streak away from home, having won six consecutive Premier League away games. The team is aiming to secure maximum points on the road before facing tough competition from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the coming weeks.
On the other hand, Atalanta is returning to the Champions League after their Europa League triumph last season. Led by a hat-trick from Ademola Lookman, La Dea overcame their disappointment in the Coppa Italia final to claim their first European trophy. The team, coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, will be looking to build on their recent success in Europe.
Having featured in the Champions League three times before, Atalanta will be aiming to make an impact this season. Although they have struggled against Premier League teams in the past, including a memorable win over Liverpool, Gasperini’s side is determined to make their mark on the competition once again.