Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Atalanta learn Conference League opponents for 2026-27
Maurizio Sarri's European adventure starts with a trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax.
Atalanta
team
Opponents
Ajax, Pafos, Borac, Kairat Almaty, Riga, Mjallby
First match
Away to Ajax at Johan Cruijff Arena
Qualification
Beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-0 in play-off
League finish
7th in Serie A 2025-26
What happened. Atalanta's opponents for the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League league phase were confirmed in Friday's draw, with Maurizio Sarri's side set to face Ajax, Pafos, Borac, Kairat Almaty, Riga, and Mjallby.
- Atalanta qualified by beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-0 in the play-offs.
- The draw took place on Friday afternoon in Nyon.
- Sarri will begin his European campaign away to Ajax.
Atalanta will aim to progress from the league phase and make a deep run in the competition.
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