The line-ups have been confirmed for the anticipated clash between VfB Stuttgart and Atalanta. Stuttgart lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Atalanta opts for a 3-4-1-2 structure, setting the stage for an intense tactical battle.
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VfB Stuttgart starts with Alexander Nübel (33) in goal, supported by defenders Josha Vagnoman (4), Anrie Chase (45), Anthony Rouault (29), and Maximilian Mittelstädt (7).
The midfield anchors are Atakan Karazor (16) and Angelo Stiller (6), with an attacking line of Enzo Millot (8), Deniz Undav (26), and Chris Führich (27), while El Bilal Touré (10) spearheads Stuttgart’s offensive play.
Atalanta brings Marco Carnesecchi (29) as the last line of defense, with a back three composed of Raoul Bellanova (16), Sead Kolašinac (23), and Isak Hien (4).
The midfield features Davide Zappacosta (77), Éderson (13), Marten De Roon (15), and Berat Djimsiti (19). In attack, Mario Pašalić (8) supports forwards Ademola Lookman (11) and Mateo Retegui (32).
Substitute Players
The benches feature a mix of tactical options and emerging talents:
- Stuttgart: Fabian Bredlow, Rui Patrício, Dennis Seimen, Francesco Rossi, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Rafael Toloi, Frans Krätzig, Odilon Kossounou, Pascal Stenzel, Ben Godfrey, Leonidas Stergiou, Matteo Ruggeri, Julian Chabot, Marco Palestra, Yannik Keitel.
- Atalanta: Juan Cuadrado, Fabian Rieder, Nicolò Zaniolo, Ermedin Demirović, Lazar Samardžić, Jarzinho Malanga, Marco Brescianini, Charles De Ketelaere.
Coaches
The tactical minds behind this encounter, Sebastian Hoeneß for Stuttgart and Gian Piero Gasperini for Atalanta, are ready to lead their sides with strategic adjustments to counter each other’s strengths.
This match promises a high-stakes encounter as both sides aim for European success.