Scalvini exits early as Atalanta hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv in play-off
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Atalanta began their Conference League play-off campaign against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday evening at the New Balance Arena. The match marked Maurizio Sarri's first official fixture as the club's manager. Giorgio Scalvini was forced off the pitch after just 26 minutes due to an injury, replaced by Thomas Kristensen, who made his debut for Atalanta. The severity of Scalvini's injury remains unclear, with updates expected after the match. Atalanta seeks to secure direct entry into the competition's league phase.
- •Atalanta's first official match of the season
- •Giorgio Scalvini injured after 26 minutes
- •Thomas Kristensen replaces Scalvini, making his debut
- •Match held at the New Balance Arena
- •Winner secures direct entry into league phase
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Atalanta vs Hapoel Tel Aviv – Scalvini forced off with early injured
"Maurizio Sarri’s Atalanta era got underway on Thursday evening, with the Bergamo side hosting Hapoel Tel Aviv in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at the New Balance Arena.It’s Ata...
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