Confirmed lineup Atalanta vs Slavia Praha: where to watch live in UEFA Champions League

Atalanta hosts Slavia Praha this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, for the third round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. The match kicks off at 4:00 PM Brasília time and features a clash between the Italian side, aiming to solidify its mid-table position, and the Czech team, still seeking their first win in the competition. Lineups were confirmed hours before kickoff, revealing distinct tactical approaches for the duel.

Coach Ivan Jurić opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation for Atalanta, prioritizing defensive solidity with offensive flair. Meanwhile, Jindřich Trpišovský of Slavia Praha chose a balanced 3-4-2-1, focusing on quick transitions. The game can be watched live in Brazil on HBO Max, with additional options like TNT Sports for other markets.

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• Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Ahanor; Zappacosta, De Roon, Éderson, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Krstović.
• Slavia Praha: Markovič; Chaloupek, Vlček, Zima; Hashioka, Dorley, Zafeiris, Sadílek; Kušej, Provod; Chorý.

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Tactical formations on the pitch

Atalanta’s 3-4-2-1 allows fluidity in midfield, with Éderson and De Roon anchoring the defense. Zappacosta and Zalewski operate as attacking wing-backs, exploiting the flanks.

De Ketelaere and Lookman position behind Krstović, creating overloads in quick attacks. This setup reflects Jurić’s style, balancing possession and high pressing.

Recent team performances

Atalanta has three points in the Champions League, following a 2-1 win over Club Brugge and an opening loss to Paris Saint-Germain. In Serie A, they drew 0-0 with Lazio last weekend, maintaining an eight-game unbeaten home run in Europe.

Slavia Praha has one point, with a draw in their opener and a 3-0 loss to Inter Milan. In the Czech league, they drew 0-0 with Zlín, showcasing a solid defense but lacking offensive efficiency.

With an average of 1.5 goals scored per game in the competition, Slavia relies on counterattacks to surprise. Atalanta, meanwhile, recorded five shots on target in the first two rounds, the lowest among teams with three points.

Historically, Atalanta remains unbeaten against Czech sides in European competitions, with one win and three draws in four matches.

Where to watch the broadcast

HBO Max streams the match live for Brazilian viewers, with Portuguese narration and commentary. The platform offers access via app or website, with subscriptions starting at R$29.90 monthly.

For international viewers, options include TNT Sports in Europe and Paramount+ in the US, starting at 7:00 PM UTC. In Brazil, no free-to-air TV broadcast is available, but highlights will be on UEFA’s website post-match.

Key players in the duel

Ademola Lookman leads Atalanta’s attack with two goals in the European season, acting as a versatile playmaker. His speed on the wings could exploit Slavia’s lateral weaknesses. Charles De Ketelaere contributes with assists, totaling three in Serie A.

For Slavia Praha, Lukáš Provod is the main creator, with one goal and one assist in the Czech league. Striker Tomáš Chorý, averaging 1.2 shots per game, poses a threat in aerial plays. Defender David Zima is key in the backline, with an 85% success rate in long passes.

These players set the tempo: Lookman and Provod vie for midfield control, while Krstović and Chorý challenge the goalkeepers. Jurić’s rotation includes Pašalić as an impact substitute, who scored the decisive goal against Brugge at the 86th minute.

No starters are suspended, but injuries affect reserves: Kolašinac and Bakker for Atalanta, with no direct replacements.

Confirmed injuries and absences

Atalanta’s Sead Kolašinac remains out with a knee injury, sidelined for three weeks. Giorgio Scalvini, another defender, is recovering from a muscle issue and will not travel.

Mitchel Bakker, left-back, is also ruled out with a knee problem, forcing adjustments in the backline. These absences make Honest Ahanor a makeshift starter.

Slavia Praha has no injury or suspension issues affecting the starting eleven. The full squad allows rotations, with Schranz as a bench option for midfield.

Strategies for the match

Atalanta plans for over 55% possession, pressing high in the first 15 minutes to force errors. Jurić emphasizes crosses to Krstović, who converts 40% of aerial chances.

Slavia bets on a low block, ceding possession to counterattack via Provod and Kušej, with an average transition speed of 28 km/h. Trpišovský demands defensive compactness, limiting central spaces.

UEFA data shows Slavia conceded 22 goals in 10 visits to Italian sides, averaging 2.2 per game. Atalanta, unbeaten in seven of eight recent European home games, aims to extend this streak with offensive volume.

Expectations in the league standings

Three points would place Atalanta between 15th and 20th, nearing qualification. A surprise Slavia win would lift them to 25th, easing early pressure.

The UEFA’s unified 36-team league phase demands consistency: eight wins secure direct knockout qualification. Both teams aim to balance defense and attack.

The match tests Slavia’s resilience, winless in nine recent European games, against Atalanta, who scored in eight of nine continental home matches.

Bench options and reserves

Atalanta’s bench includes Scamacca, back from injury, and Pašalić, the club’s Champions League top scorer with four goals. Musah and Samardžić offer midfield energy.

Slavia relies on Schranz and Mbodji for fresh legs, with Moses as an offensive wildcard. Their bench prioritizes youth, averaging 24 years old.

These substitutions could be decisive: Pašalić averages a 0.3 xG boost per substitution, entering around the 60th minute.