Atalanta did not start the season very confidently. In the opening match of the championship, the team of Gianpiero Gasperini won 2:1 against Torino, but the victory was unconvincing in terms of the game. In the matches with Bologna (0:0) and Fiorentina (1:2), the Bergamasks scored only one point and then in the Champions League they scored a 2:2 draw with Villarreal. In the last round Atalanta managed to interrupt an unsuccessful streak. A 1:0 victory over Salernitana made it possible to rise to eighth place in the table.
Last week brought the reigning champion of Spain two difficult fights. On Wednesday, the Indians opened the UEFA Champions League group stage, hosting Porto. In this match, only three shots on target were recorded, none of which reached the goal, but gave the first tournament points in the main club tournament in Europe (0:0). On Saturday, the Mattress Makers finished with the same score against Athletic Bilbao. In this duel the capital had an advantage throughout the entire fight, but forwards of the “red-white” were not in good shape. 2 out of 14 shots were accurate, but Simon was at his best. After five rounds Diego Simeone’s wards have three wins, two peaceful outcomes, 11 points and second place in the standings. Trippier, Kondogbia, Koke, Lemar and Joao Felix, who is on disqualification, will not be able to play today.
