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Atalanta vs. Athletic Club: Final Pre-Season Showdown
14 Aug
Summary
- The match is a pre-season friendly for both clubs.
- It is Maurizio Sarri's home debut as Atalanta's manager.
- Both teams have key players unavailable due to injuries.
Atalanta and Athletic Club are set to face each other in a friendly match on August 14, 2026, at Bergamo's New Balance Arena. This encounter is a significant final preparation for both clubs as the new season rapidly approaches.
Atalanta will begin their Serie A season at home against Sassuolo on August 23. Athletic Club, meanwhile, will open their La Liga campaign away against Barcelona on August 27. This friendly offers a last opportunity for managers to assess their squads.
The match also highlights Maurizio Sarri's first home game as Atalanta's manager. However, both teams will be contending with absences. Atalanta will miss Isak Hien and Kamaldeem Sulemana due to injury. Athletic Club also has Daniel Vivian and Andoni Gorosabel sidelined, having not traveled to Italy.
