Conference League line-ups: Atalanta vs. Pafos

Atalanta have an all-attack approach to their Conference League opener with David Luiz’s Pafos, starting…

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:49 PM

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Atalanta and Pafos confirmed their official starting lineups for their Europa Conference League opening match.
Manager Maurizio Sarri deployed an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Gianluca Scamacca leading the forward line.
Atalanta faces a defensive injury crisis with Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, and Raoul Bellanova among those sidelined.

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Atalanta confirmed their starting lineup for their UEFA Conference League match against Cypriot club Pafos. Manager Maurizio Sarri adopted an attacking 4-2-3-1 setup, naming Gianluca Scamacca as the central striker supported by Eljif Elmas, Giacomo Raspadori, and Nicola Zalewski.

The Italian side deals with defensive injuries to Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, Raoul Bellanova, and Odilon Kossounou, starting Thomas Kristensen and Sead Kolasinac at the back. Pafos features former Chelsea defender David Luiz, who reunites with his former manager Sarri.

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Conference League line-ups: Atalanta vs. Pafos

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