07 December 2021, 14:03 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The UEFA Champions League Group F fixture, Atalanta B.C. vs. Villarreal C.F., kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 8, at Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. Anthony Taylor (ENG), who is famous in the Premier League will be in charge of this fixture, while Chris Kavanagh (ENG) will be the video assistant referee.
Preview Atalanta Champions League, Dec 8, 2021
Preview It goes down to the wire on UCL Matchday 6 as third-place Atalanta, in desperate need of a win, take on second-place Valencia in a bid to topple them and secure a last-16 berth. With six points from 1W, 3D, and 1L, the Italian outfit trails the Spanish side by a point. Despite being in an incredible form on Italian soil, Atalanta have failed to see off the game on multiple occasions on the European front. And with the final spot up for grabs, the Italians will throw everything at it to stay in the star-studded arena of champions at the end of UCL MD6. On Matchday 5, the Italians gave up the lead twice before finding themselves behind in the 3-3 draw against BSC Young Boys. Luis Muriel (88’) salvaged a late point for the Italians to keep their qualification hopes alive. Atalanta bagged a 3-2 win over Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo over the weekend. The famous win leaves the club unbeaten in five games across all competitions: WDWWW. Gian Piero Gasperini mirrored Napoli’s 3—4—3 formation for Saturday’s game against Gli Azzurri and beat Luciano Spalletti in his own attacking-minded game. Atalanta took 21 shots, with 7 of them on target, while converting 42% of their chances. After the impressive victory, Gasperini is expected to stick with the same formation and personnel for this game against Villarreal. Atalanta have no new injury worries, and if booked, Marten de Roon will miss the next game.
Preview Villarreal Champions League, Dec 8, 2021
Preview The Yellow Submarine picked up a 1-0 defeat to Sevilla over the weekend in LaLiga. Back on European soil, Villarreal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on UCL Matchday 5 at El Madrigal. The Spanish side slipped to 2nd place while having 7 points from 2W, 1D, and 2L. A torrid form, which leaves Villarreal with only one victory in five games, DLLWL, trails the club ahead of this clash against the Goddess. A draw would be enough to see the Yellow Submarine sail through and make a last-16 berth. Meanwhile, Unai Emery appears to have settled on the 4—4—2 formation with frequent changes made to the front two. On Wednesday, Arnaut Danjuma and Manu Trigueros could form the duo in the forked attack. Villarreal has no new injury worries. However, Yeremi Pino remains suspended for this game.