Chelsea and Atalanta sit level on points in the Champions League table and are each vying for an automatic place in the competition’s last 16 ahead of their clash on Tuesday
Everything you need to know
- Fixture Date The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 9. It serves as a crucial Matchday 6 fixture in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with the two teams currently level on points.
- Kick-off Time The game is set to kick off at 8pm for supporters watching from the UK. This corresponds to a 9pm local start time in Bergamo.
- Venue Information The clash will be held at the Gewiss Stadium (also known as the Stadio di Bergamo) in Italy. The compact venue is renowned for its intense atmosphere and serves as Atalanta’s fortress in European competitions.
- UK Television Coverage Live coverage of the match will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports 2. The programme typically begins around one hour before kick-off with team news and expert analysis.
- UK Streaming Options Fans in the UK can stream the action live via the Discovery+ app and website, which hosts TNT Sports content. This service allows subscribers to watch the game on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
- Previous Meetings This encounter marks the maiden competitive meeting between Chelsea and Atalanta. As such, there is no historical head-to-head record to analyse, making this a unique test for both sides.
- Chelsea Team News The Blues are expected to be without defenders Levi Colwill and Roméo Lavia due to ongoing injury concerns. Key playmaker Cole Palmer hasn’t made the trip to Italy, while summer signing Liam Delap is back on the treatment table.
- Atalanta Team News The Italian side enters the game with a strong squad, relying heavily on the attacking threat of Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca. However, injured duo Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mitchell Bakker will sit out while former Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta is expected to be missing due to illness.
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