Atalanta will face Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the League play-offs
According to Sports.
Context
Atalanta, a prominent club in the Europa Conference League, has a recent record of success in European competitions, including winning the Europa League. The team, led by players like Marten de Roon, is determined to shine again after its participation in the Champions League last season.
Why this matters
Atalanta, after an irregular season, seeks to regain European prestige by advancing to the group stage of the Europa Conference League. The victory over Hapoel Tel-Aviv is crucial to ensuring a competitive and extended calendar in the new season. This play-off represents an opportunity for the Bergamo team to reaffirm its position in European football, especially after winning the Europa League in 2024.
Main findings
- Atalanta will face Hapoel Tel-Aviv in the play-offs of the League.
- Definite play-off: Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Atalanta learn Conference League play-off opponents for 2026/27 - Yahoo Sports.
Atalanta already knows its opponent in the play-off for access to the group stage of the 2026/27 Conference League: Hapoel Tel-Aviv. The pairing was defined after the Israeli team overtook GKS Katowice 3-2 on aggregate, winning 2-0 in the 1st leg and losing 2-1 in Poland in the 2nd leg. At stake will be a place in the group stage of the competition for the new European season.
The Bergamo team, which lifted the Europa League trophy in 2024 and competed in the Champions League the following season, now reaches the Conference League after a more irregular campaign, being forced to compete in this preliminary round. The objective is clear: to establish a presence among the teams that will compete in the group stage and guarantee an extended European calendar in 2026/27.
The knockout schedule has also been defined. The 1st leg will be played in Bergamo on Thursday 20th August with kick-off at 7.30pm UK (8.30pm CEST). The 2nd leg is scheduled for August 27th, also on a Thursday, at 7pm UK (8pm CEST). This second meeting will take place on neutral ground, at the DVTK Stadium, in Miskolc, Hungary, as stipulated for this tie. For fans in mainland Portugal, the times coincide with those indicated for the United Kingdom.
On the Israeli side, Hapoel Tel-Aviv arrives encouraged by their classification against GKS Katowice, a series in which they built a lead in the first game with a 2-0 and knew how to manage it on the trip to Poland, despite the 2-1 defeat. Now, they will face an opponent accustomed to European stages in recent seasons and who intends to once again establish themselves on the continental scene, albeit in a different competition to the ones they played recently.
The tie will be decided over two legs, with the winner guaranteeing their place in the group stage of the 2026/27 Conference League. There is no room for distractions: any mistake could cost access to a phase that guarantees European games until the winter and an important competitive and financial boost.
With the dates and times defined, it is up to the two teams to prepare in detail a play-off that promises intensity and balance. For Atalanta, it is about confirming the European status achieved in recent years; for Hapoel Tel-Aviv, the opportunity to write another relevant chapter in its international trajectory. The opening whistle blows in Bergamo on August 20, with a decision scheduled for Miskolc a week later.
What happens next
The first leg of the play-offs will be played in Bergamo on August 20th, where Atalanta will hope to have the support of their fans. The second game, in Miskolc, Hungary, on August 27th, will be decisive in determining who advances to the group stage of the Europa Conference League. Performance in these matches will have a significant impact on Atalanta's season and their European aspirations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of the first game between Atalanta and Hapoel Tel-Aviv?
The first game will be played in Bergamo on August 20th at 7:30pm in the UK.
Where will the second leg of the play-off be played?
The second leg will be played at the DVTK Stadium in Miskolc, Hungary.
What was Hapoel Tel-Aviv's result in the previous round?
Hapoel Tel-Aviv overcame GKS Katowice 3-2 on aggregate.
What is Atalanta's objective in this play-off?
Atalanta's objective is to guarantee their presence in the group stage of the 2026/27 Conference League.
When is the second leg of the play-off between Atalanta and Hapoel Tel-Aviv?
The second leg is scheduled for August 27th at 7pm in the UK.