Atalanta BC is set to take on Genoa in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, October 28, 2025, as they aim to build on their recent success. Manager Raffaele Palladino has opted to give key players Ademola Lookman and Ederson a rest, maintaining the core of his winning squad after a solid 2-0 Serie A victory against Fiorentina last week. In that match, Lookman and Odilon Kossounou each found the net, but both have been substituted out of the starting lineup for the upcoming cup match against Genoa.
The clash will take place at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET) at the New Balance Arena, marking the beginning of Atalanta’s Coppa Italia campaign. On the other side, Genoa arrives with confidence, having achieved a 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona in their last match. This puts the team on a four-match unbeaten streak, an impressive feat as they aim to advance past Atalanta after previously defeating Vicenza and Empoli in earlier rounds.
Atalanta’s lineup will see Kamaldeen Sulemana and Sead Kolasinac fill the spots left by Lookman and Kossounou, while key players like Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca remain in the squad. The competition is fierce, as the winner of this tie is set to face Juventus in the quarter-finals scheduled for early February.
Both teams will enter the match with strong motivations: Atalanta looking to showcase their depth and talent while Genoa seeks to continue their undefeated run. With both sides capable of delivering strong performances, fans can expect an exciting clash at the New Balance Arena.