Atalanta's European debut hinges on play‑off draw against Israeli or Polish side

Atalanta learned this afternoon that their European UEFA Conference League campaign will begin against either Israeli side Hapoel Tel‑Aviv or Polish side GKS Katowice, confirming the Bergamo club’s entry into Europe’s third‑tier competition after finishing seventh in Serie A and dropping from the Champions League.

The UEFA play‑off draw took place this afternoon, and Atalanta discovered that their first opponent will be decided after the second leg of the preliminary tie.

The potential opponents are the Israeli side Hapoel Tel‑Aviv and the Polish side GKS Katowice.

The first leg of the preliminary tie is scheduled for Thursday 6 August, with the return match on Wednesday 12 August; the winner will determine Atalanta’s adversary.

The play‑offs themselves commence on 20 August, marking Atalanta’s European start, and Atalanta’s second‑leg tie will be hosted at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on 27 August.

La Dea finished seventh in Serie A last season, a placement that moved them from the Champions League to the Conference League while still ensuring UEFA competition this term.

This draw shapes Atalanta’s European schedule for the coming season, confirming their participation in the Conference League.