"With identical records after five rounds of the 2025-26 Champions League, Atalanta BC and Chelsea are set for a compelling league-phase showdown in Bergamo on Tuesday. Both sides have accumulated 10 points from a possible 15, though Chelsea occupy a position three places higher thanks to their superior goal difference. Atalanta Mirroring their visitors' trajectory, Atalanta have taken 10 points from the last 12 available in Europe following an opening-day defeat to reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, recording three clean sheets in the process."
"Raffaele Palladino's men recently cruised to a 3-0 triumph over Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt on the road, which came after a hard-fought 1-0 success at Marseille and a drab stalemate with Slavia Prague. Despite matching Chelsea's points tally, La Dea have scored half as many goals as the Club World Cup holders and currently sit 10th, outside the automatic last-16 berths. A positive result, however, could catapult them into the coveted top-eight positions."
"No fresh injury concerns emerged from the Verona defeat, but Kamaldeen Sulemana (muscle) and Mitchel Bakker (ACL) remain sidelined. Palladino faces key selection dilemmas after Saturday's setback, with Gianluca Scamacca-who netted the consolation goal-expected to replace Nikola Krstovic up front. Former Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta may also miss out on a reunion from the start, as Nicola Zalewski provides an alternative on the left flank."
Both Atalanta BC and Chelsea sit on 10 points after five Champions League group matches, with Chelsea placed three positions higher due to superior goal difference. Atalanta recovered from an opening defeat to Paris Saint-Germain to take 10 of the last 12 European points, recording three clean sheets and recent wins including 3-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt and 1-0 at Marseille, plus a draw with Slavia Prague. La Dea have scored half as many goals as the Club World Cup holders and sit 10th in the group, outside automatic last-16 qualification; a positive result could move them into the top eight. Domestic form dipped after a 3-1 Serie A loss to Hellas Verona, leaving Atalanta 12th, while Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mitchel Bakker remain sidelined and Gianluca Scamacca is expected to replace Nikola Krstovic.
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