Ajax Amsterdam host Atalanta at their home ground in the second round of the UEFA Conference League. Ajax go into the match after a big 5-2 win over Groningen in the Eredivisie, but they lost 1-2 to Hajduk Split in the first round of the European competition. Atalanta, meanwhile, suffered a 2-3 defeat to AC Milan in Serie A, but they beat Pafos 3-1 in the first round of the Conference League.
When is the Ajax vs Atalanta match?
The match will be played on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at the Ajax stadium. It kicks off at 20:00 Morocco and Algeria time, and 22:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
What channels are showing Ajax vs Atalanta?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 5. In Germany and Croatia, it will be shown on Arena Sport 4. The channel may vary depending on your package and country, so it is advisable to check your local TV schedule.
Team line-ups
Expected Ajax Amsterdam line-up
Ajax play a 4-3-3 formation, based on the last official starting line-up against Groningen on 18 October 2026. The line-up may change.
- Goalkeeper: Marc-André ter Stegen
- Defence: L. Rosa, A. Bouwman, Dies Janse, O. Vindal
- Midfield: D. Klaassen (captain), Sofyan Amrabat, J. Mokio
- Attack: J. Brandt, Marcos Leonardo, Oscar Gloukh
Expected Atalanta line-up
Atalanta play a 4-3-3 formation, according to the last official starting line-up against AC Milan on 18 October 2026. The line-up may change.
- Goalkeeper: Marco Carnesecchi
- Defence: Raoul Bellanova, Thomas Kristensen, S. Kolasinac, L. Bernasconi
- Midfield: Lazar Samardzic, Ederson, Mario Pasalic
- Attack: Charles De Ketelaere, Nikola Krstovic, Jonathan Rowe