Atalanta to face Hapoel Tel Aviv in Conference League play-off

Atalanta BC is set to face Hapoel Tel Aviv FC in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off on August 20, 2026, at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. The match serves as the final hurdle before the competition's league phase.

Under new coach Maurizio Sarri, Atalanta enters the tie following a successful preseason, including a 1-0 win against Athletic Club and a 3-0 victory over Schalke 04. Hapoel Tel Aviv arrives with competitive rhythm, having already navigated two qualifying rounds by defeating Ludogorets and GKS Katowice.

The return leg is scheduled for August 27 at the DVTK Stadium in Miskolc, Hungary.