Atalanta is in a state of uncertainty: the squad retains a similar structure to last season but has undergone a coaching change. Maurizio Sarri needs to find the right balance and is using this preseason to fine-tune his team. Some positive results have been achieved, with the only defeat against Feyenoord. Now it's time for the Bortolotti Trophy, a home fixture that will conclude the preseason.
The Match Against Athletic Bilbao
The match between Atalanta and the Basque team is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:45 PM. The venue will be the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.
Free Viewing Options
As was the case with the Feyenoord match, this game will not be available for free on Atalanta's YouTube channel, but it can still be watched for free via digital terrestrial TV: the Bortolotti Trophy will be broadcast live on TV8, channel 8 of the digital terrestrial network.
Projected Lineups
Atalanta (4-3-3): Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Kossounou, Scalvini, Bernasconi; Ederson, de Roon, Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Scamacca, Raspadori. Coach: Maurizio Sarri.
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Padilla; Rincon, Alvarez, Paredes, Berchiche; Canales, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Sancet, Navarro; Guruzeta. Coach: Edin Terzic.
