U23s, kicking off the National Phase Playoffs at home with Torres
20:00 CEST kick-off in Caravaggio
Having punched their tickets to the National Playoffs for the second year straight thanks to a climactic comeback at AlbinoLeffe, Atalanta U23s will be hosting Sardinian side Torres to usher in the Round 1. Scheduled for Sunday, May 11, at 20:00 CEST, the first leg will get underway in Caravaggio.
Having gained direct access to the National Stage thanks to their 3rd place in the regular season's standings, the Rossoblù will take their first official step in the 2024/25 Playoffs. Additionally, it will be the first-ever encounter between the two sides.
Relive the Zanica remontada with the highlights of the game.
A 'Maglia Sudata Sempre' display sees Atalanta claim a spot in the National stage in Zanica: after trailing for nearly an hour, coach Modesto's side mounted a riveting 3-1 comeback to vanquish AlbinoLeffe on their home turf courtesy of Vlahović, Ceresoli and Vavassori.
HOW THE TEAMS FARED IN THE LATEST ROUND
Coming from behind with resilience and determination, the Nerazzurri overturned their Group A Round 2 tie against AlbinoLeffe eventually coming out on top 3-1, thanks to the 15-minute black-and-blue rampage courtesy of Vlahović, Ceresoli and Vavassori.
As for Torres, the Rossoblù trailed thier closing Group B fixture 3-2 away at Lucchese.
THE REFEREE
Mr. Domenico Mirabella from the Napoli AIA section will officiate the match and will be assisted by Emanuele Spagnolo from Reggio Emilia and Roberto Meraviglia from Pistoia, fourth official Domenico Castellano from Napoli, VAR: Gianpiero Miele from Nola; AVAR: Edoardo Gianquinto from Parma.
WHERE TO WATCH
Atalanta U23s v Torres will be broadcast live on Sky Sport and will also be streamed on Sky Go and Now TV.