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After a thrilling conclusion to last season, Atalanta BC kick off their 2024-25 Serie A campaign on Monday with a trip down south to face Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare.
Despite falling to the formidable Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup, the Europa League champions now turn their focus back to domestic action where they face a Lecce side that finished 14th in the Italian top-flight last season.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Lecce vs Atalanta kick-off time
| Date: | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12:30 pm ET/ 9:30 am PT |
| Venue: | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
The match will be played at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare in Lecce on Monday, August 19, with kick-off at 12:30 pm ET/ 9:30 am PT for fans in the US.
How to watch Lecce vs Atalanta online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Paramount+ in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
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Team news & squads
Lecce team news
The only long-term absentee for the Salentini remains Mohamed Kaba, who continues his recovery from a serious knee injury and will miss the Serie A opener. As Lecce prepares for the match, they will look to build on their recent signings and capitalise on their home advantage.
Lecce will rely on their leading scorer from last season, Montenegro striker Nikola Kristovic, to spearhead their attack on Monday, following the departure of Roberto Piccoli, who has moved to Cagliari on loan.
Lecce possible XI: Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Gaspar, Gallo; Ramadani, Pierret; Oudin, Marchwinski, Dorgu; Krstovic
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Falcone, Früchtl, Borbei, Samooja |
| Defenders: | Dorgu, Baschirotto, Gaspar, Gendrey, Gallo, Pelmard, Smajlović, Lemmens |
| Midfielders: | Rafia, Coulibaly, Marchwiński, Ramadani, Oudin, Listkowski, Berisha, Kaba, Faticanti, González, Morente, Samek, Helgason, Pierret, McJannet, Daka |
| Forwards: | Banda, Krstović, Burnete, Sansone, Pierotti, Corfitzen, Voelkerling Persson, Salomaa |
Atalanta team news
The Black and Whites will be without key players Gianluca Scamacca (ACL), Giorgio Scalvini (ACL) as both Italy internationals are sidelined due to injuries while they prepare to face Juventus in their Serie A opener. Meanwhile, Azzurri star Nicolo Zaniolo will miss out on his Atalanta debut because of tendonitis.
Aditionally, I Nerazzurri may also be missing Rafael Toloi (flexor) and Sead Kolasinac (muscular), which could lead to Godfrey making his first start for the club. Furthermore, Teun Koopmeiners, Ademola Lookman, and El-Bilal Toure are all reportedly seeking moves away from the club.
Atalanta BC possible XI: Musso; Godfrey, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Retegui
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Musso, Carnesecchi, Rossi |
| Defenders: | Tolói, Hien, Godfrey, Djimsiti, Bakker, Ruggeri, Kolašinac, Palestra, Bonfanti, Zappacosta, Scalvini |
| Midfielders: | Sulemana, Pašalić, Éderson, de Roon, De Ketelaere, Giovane, Zaniolo |
| Forwards: | Touré, Lookman, Retegui, Scamacca |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18/05/24 | Lecce 0-2 Atalanta | Serie A |
| 30/12/23 | Atalanta 1-0 Lecce | Serie A |
| 19/02/23 | Atalanta 1-2 Lecce | Serie A |
| 09/11/22 | Lecce 2-1 Atalanta | Serie A |
| 01/03/20 | Lecce 2-7 Atalanta | Serie A |