Arsenal Under-19s Set to Begin UEFA Youth League Journey Against Atalanta

Arsenal‘s under-19 team is poised to begin their UEFA Youth League campaign with an exciting away match against Atalanta in Bergamo. The match is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, at Stadio Comunale, with kick-off at 1:30 PM UK time. The youth team’s schedule in this competition mirrors that of the senior side, resulting in fixtures against clubs like Atalanta, Sporting, Inter Milan, and Girona on away soil, while they will host Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, Dinamo Zagreb, and Shakhtar Donetsk at home.

After being eliminated during the group stages of the previous season, Arsenal’s under-19s are determined to make a more significant impact this time. The tournament format stipulates that the top eight teams, after eight matches, will directly qualify for the round of 16. Teams positioned between the 9th and 24th spot will participate in a two-legged playoff for placement in the last 16, while those placed 25th or lower face elimination.

Atalanta’s under-19 team primarily comprises players from their Primavera squad, competing in the Campionato Primavera 1, where they currently hold 11th position with five points from four games. The team enters the fixture on a positive note, following a thrilling 4-3 victory against Sampdoria‘s under-20s last Sunday. Historically, Atalanta’s Primavera has seen success, ranking 4th last season and securing consecutive titles in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons. Atalanta has participated in the UEFA Youth League three times, with their best result in the 2019/20 season reaching the round of 16 before losing to Lyon on penalties. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020/21 edition was cancelled, and they were eliminated at the group stage in the 2021/22 season.

Fans of the Arsenal under-19s can follow live updates and see a full match report with exclusive interviews with Mehmet Ali and one of the young players after the game’s conclusion. The Arsenal Football Club encourages supporters to stay connected for the latest outcomes and highlights.