Atalanta Learn Conference League Play-off Opponents for 2026/27
Atalanta has learned its opponent for the 2026/27 Conference League play-off round: Hapoel Tel-Aviv. The first leg is scheduled for August 20th.
After winning the Europa League in 2024 and participating in the Champions League last season, Atalanta experienced a challenging campaign that has led them to the Conference League this season. They must navigate the preliminary round to advance.
Atalanta Will Face Hapoel Tel-Aviv
The identity of Atalanta's opponent was revealed this evening, following Hapoel Tel-Aviv's aggregate victory over GKS Katowice (3-2). Hapoel Tel-Aviv won the first leg 2-0 and, despite losing the second leg in Poland 2-1, secured their progression.
The first leg of the play-off will take place in Bergamo on Thursday, August 20th, with a kick-off time of 19:30 UK time (20:30 CEST). The return leg will be played on neutral ground at the DVTK Stadium in Miskolc, Hungary, on August 27th at 19:00 UK time (20:00 CEST).
The winner of this tie will proceed to the group stage of the 2026/27 Conference League campaign.
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