Atalanta vs Genoa in Coppa Italia: Official Line-Ups Announced and Live Match Updates
On Wednesday, October 28, 2025, Atalanta BC will face Genoa in the Coppa Italia at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET) at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. This match marks the beginning of Atalanta’s campaign in the prestigious knockout tournament.
Team News and Line-Ups
Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has opted to rest key players Ademola Lookman and Ederson. Despite these changes, the majority of the winning squad remains intact following a recent 2-0 Serie A victory over Fiorentina. Lookman and Odilon Kossounou contributed to that win but will be replaced for this match by Kamaldeen Sulemana and Sead Kolasinac, respectively.
Atalanta’s Starting Line-Up
- Goalkeeper: Marco Sportiello
- Defenders: Beraj Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac
- Midfielders: Raoul Bellanova, Marten De Roon, Mario Pasalic, Bartłomiej Zalewski
- Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Kamaldeen Sulemana
- Striker: Gianluca Scamacca
Genoa’s Starting Line-Up
- Goalkeeper: Nicolas Siegrist
- Defenders: Norton-Cuffy, Otoa, Vasquez
- Midfielders: Ellertsson, Masini, Frendrup, Fini
- Forwards: Valerio Carboni, Nicolae Stanciu
- Striker: Ekhator
Genoa comes into this match in good form, having remained unbeaten in their last four fixtures. They secured a 2-1 victory against Hellas Verona in their previous match, with goals from Lorenzo Colombo and Morten Thorsby. Nonetheless, head coach Daniele De Rossi has made substantial changes to his squad for this cup tie.
What’s at Stake
The winner of this contest will advance to the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, facing Juventus in early February. Both teams are vying for success in a competition that can provide a significant boost to their season.
The anticipation for this match continues to build as fans eagerly await the showdown between Atalanta and Genoa.
