In a highly anticipated Coppa Italia semi-final, Atalanta has fielded Nikola Krstović and Charles De Ketelaere in their starting eleven, while Lazio relies on the attacking prowess of Mattia Zaccagni and Tijjani Noslin.
The second leg of this semi-final is set to kick off at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST) on April 22, 2026. The first leg concluded with a 2-2 draw in Rome, meaning the tie is wide open. With no away goals rule in effect, any draw after 90 minutes will lead to extra time, and potentially a penalty shootout.
The winner of this encounter will advance to face Inter Milan in the single-match final, scheduled for May 13 at the Stadio Olimpico. For Atalanta, this cup competition represents a significant opportunity to secure a place in the Europa League, even though they remain competitive in Serie A standings. Lazio, on the other hand, is dealing with a lengthy list of unavailable players, including Nicolò Rovella, Ivan Provedel, and Samuel Gigot. However, Adam Marušić returns to the squad.
Atalanta’s starting lineup features Carnesecchi in goal, protected by a defense of Scalvini, Djimsiti, and Kolasinac. The midfield is comprised of Zappacosta, De Roon, Éderson, and Bernasconi, with De Ketelaere and Zalewski supporting the forward Krstović. Lazio’s formation sees Motta starting in goal, with Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, and Nuno Tavares in defense. The midfield consists of Basić, Patríc, and Taylor, while Cancellieri, Noslin, and Zaccagni form the attacking trident. Daniel Maldini is named among the substitutes against his parent club.
Atalanta vs. Lazio Line-ups
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Éderson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstović
Lazio: Motta; Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Basić, Patríc, Taylor; Cancellieri, Noslin, Zaccagni
Referee: Colombo
Match Summary:
Date: 22-04-2026
Stage: Semi-final (1/2)
Venue: Gewiss Stadium (Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia)
Final Score: Atalanta 1 – 1 Lazio (After Extra Time, Lazio won on penalties)
Key Events:
- 31′: Sead Kolasinac (Atalanta)
- 37′: Matteo Cancellieri (Lazio)
- 84′: Alessio Romagnoli (Lazio) (Assist: Mattia Zaccagni)
- 86′: Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) (Assist: Nikola Krstović)
- 117′: Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta)
- 120′: Manuel Lazzari (Lazio) – Yellow card
Penalty Shootout:
- Atalanta Scorers: Giacomo Raspadori, Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pašalić
- Lazio Scorers: Nuno Tavares, Gustav Isaksen, Kenneth Taylor
- Lazio Missed: Danilo Cataldi
Match Statistics:
- Possession: Atalanta 66% – Lazio 34%
- Total Shots: Atalanta 29 – Lazio 8
- Shots on Target: Atalanta 6 – Lazio 1
- Shots off Target: Atalanta 9 – Lazio 3
- Blocked Shots: Atalanta 14 – Lazio 4
- Corners: Atalanta 7 – Lazio 6
- Offsides: Atalanta 2 – Lazio 0
- Fouls: Atalanta 18 – Lazio 10
Starting Lineups:
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Éderson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstović
Lazio: Motta; Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Basić, Patríc, Taylor; Cancellieri, Noslin, Zaccagni
Substitutes:
Atalanta: Sportiello, Bakker, Sulemana, Musah, Obric, Pardel, Bellanova, Pašalić, Raspadori, Kossounou, Scamacca, Ahanor
Lazio: Hysaj, Maldini, Pellegrini, Dia, Belahyane, Ratkov, Przyborek, Giacomone, Pannozzo, Pedro, Isaksen, Lazzari, Dele-Bashiru, Provstgaard, Cataldi
