Santiago Gimenez will partner with Rafael Leao in Milan’s away game at Atalanta this evening, while Ivan Juric will look to Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman.

It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 GMT) at the New Balance Stadium in Bergamo.

It’s a mid-week Serie A round, and the game will kick off after Lecce-Napoli.

Atalanta are the only unbeaten team in Serie A this season, but have also collected six draws in eight matches.

They host Milan without the injured Giorgio Scalvini, while the Rossoneri have travelled to Bergamo without Adrien Rabiot, Ardon Jashari, Christian Pulisic and Pervis Estupinan.

Multiple sources, including Gazzetta, claim that Atalanta coach Juric will pick Lookman and De Ketelaere in attack, with Mario Pasalic playing as an attacking midfielder.

Massimiliano Allegri is expected to reply with Leao and Gimenez up front. The Mexico international has yet to score a goal in Serie A this season.

Davide Bartesaghi will replace Estupinan on the left wing, and Fikayo Tomori will return to the starting XI after resting against Pisa in the previous round.

Atalanta vs. Milan – where to watch on TV

The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and Ireland, but is also available to stream on DAZN. Fans in the USA can stream it live on Paramount+.

Atalanta vs. Milan – probable line-ups

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Zalewski; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Lookman.

Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi; Gimenez, Leao.

Jose Mourinho had an opportunity to discuss his time with Inter, and his rivalries with Milan and Juventus alongside Adriano Galliani and Gianluigi Buffon during a special event on Monday evening: ‘I have so much respect for him’. 

Mourinho, Galliani and Buffon were all among the star guests at an event organised by Corriere dello Sport, celebrating the paper’s 100th anniversary on Monday evening. 

Mourinho, who was appointed head coach of Benfica in September, was unable to attend in-person, but joined the special guests on a video call midway through the event on Monday. 

Mourinho, Galliani and Buffon discuss Inter, Milan and Juventus rivalries

Mourinho had a brief opportunity to discuss Inter’s rivalries with Milan and Juventus with Galliani and Buffon, insisting that he always had ‘respect’ for the former, and considers the latter ‘one of the greatest, if not the greatest’. 

Galliani, speaking about his experiences going up against Mourinho during his Milan days, said: “I’ve never felt like an opponent of Jose Mourinho. I respect him and I hope that this feeling will be reciprocated.” 

Mourinho, meanwhile, replied: “I always remember that during my time with Inter, I both won and lost against Milan. But, Galliani and (Silvio) Berlusconi would always come into the dressing room to congratulate us, and for this, I have so much respect for Adriano.” 

Buffon interjected, and insisted that the rivalry between Inter and Juventus was not always as pleasant. 

“There was no ‘good’ blood between Juve and Inter,” Buffon said. “At the time, we wanted to kill them, but then you’d meet Jose, who’d make a joke or say something to you that meant that you couldn’t hate him.” 

Mourinho was then able to exchange pleasantries with Buffon, adding: “I’ve always seen Juve as Juve, even if they were coming back up from Serie B at the time. And Gigi was always among the best, if not the best.” 

Only two Serie A players have been included on the 26-player shortlist for the 2025 edition of the FIFPRO World XI, as voted for by players across the globe. 

The FIFPRO World XI has been running for 20 years, and acknowledges the 11 most successful players each calendar year. The nominees are voted for by players across the world. 

A 26-player shortlist has been revealed, and that will be whittled down to a final 11, which will be announced on November 3. 

The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three attackers with the most votes will be included, and the remaining spot is assigned to the outfield player with the next highest number of votes. 

Which Serie A and Italy players are nominated for 2025 FIFPRO XI

Two Serie A representatives have been included on the 26-player shortlist for 2025, namely Luka Modric of Milan and Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli. 

Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma has been included among the goalkeepers, and is a strong candidate to be included in the final XI given his victory in the Champions League final with Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year. 

2021 was the last time that either an Italian or a Serie A player was included in the final XI. That came a few months after the EURO 2020 final, which had been delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donnarumma was included on that occasion, as was Juventus’s Leonardo Bonucci, Chelsea’s Jorginho, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who was still with Juve for the first half of that year. 

Gianluigi Buffon (2017) is the only other Italian to have been included in the FIFPRO World XI over the last 10 years. He and Matthijs De Ligt (also 2017), Dani Alves (2017, 2016) and Paul Pogba (2015) are the only other Serie A players to have been included in the last 10 years. 

2025 FIFPRO World XI Shortlist

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Manchester City), Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool/Real Madrid), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Marquinhos (PSG), Nuno Mendes (PSG), William Saliba (Arsenal).

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City/Napoli), Luka Modric (Real Madrid/Milan), Joao Neves (PSG), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Pedri (Barcelona), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Vitinha (PSG).

Forwards: Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Raphinha (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).

The 26-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11 – as voted by players worldwide.

The team will be revealed on 03.11.2025. pic.twitter.com/bnu1umSCKw

— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) October 27, 2025

Atalanta will be eager to finally turn their long unbeaten run into a meaningful victory when they host AC Milan in what promises to be a tense midweek Serie A encounter. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men were heavy favourites against Cremonese on Saturday but had to battle back from a goal down to salvage a point in a frustrating 1-1 draw.

That result means they’ve now gone four consecutive league matches without a win, with all ending in draws, despite being the only unbeaten side in Serie A this season. Their consistency has been admirable, but six draws from eight games have left them short of the pace in the title race.

To make matters trickier, Atalanta have won just three of their last fifteen home league matches , and they’ll need a major lift to break that trend. Much of their attacking edge has also been missing since Ademola Lookman’s return to the side after a transfer window saga.

The reigning African Player of the Year has yet to make a tangible impact since reintegrating into the squad, but his flair and directness could prove vital against a Milan side that has looked vulnerable at the back in recent games. Ivan Juric will hope Lookman rediscovers his spark as Atalanta aim to finally secure a much-needed win.

Ahead of the game Atalanta via its official X handle, shared the link to the pre match press conference, with coach Ivan Juric talking about what to expect from Milan as they travel down to face them at home. They posted;

For AC Milan, the 2-2 home draw against newly promoted Pisa on Friday night felt like two points dropped rather than one gained. The result not only halted their momentum but also saw them slip from the top of the Serie A table, an outcome that will sting given how well they’ve started the campaign.

Despite that setback, Milan remain unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions, since their shock opening-day loss to Cremonese. The Rossoneri have been excellent away from home so far this term, keeping three consecutive clean sheets on the road, and will be eager to extend that run as they look to reclaim their place at the summit.

Massimiliano Allegri’s men have shown plenty of resilience in recent weeks, but they’ve also struggled to assert early dominance in games, with Milan boasting one of the lowest first-half goal averages in Serie A this season. They’ll need a sharper edge in attack, particularly with Christian Pulisic their top scorer still sidelined.

Allegri will once again turn to Santiago Giménez, who is yet to open his Serie A account this term but remains a proven late-game threat, with all five of his previous league goals coming after the 70th minute.

Team News

Both sides came through their weekend fixtures without any new injuries. Atalanta remain at full strength and will be hoping that Charles De Ketelaere, facing his former club, can deliver another decisive performance after scoring a brace on four of his last five scoring appearances. The Belgian also opened the scoring in this same fixture last season.

Interestingly Atalanta posted on its official X handle, highlights of the goals scored against Ac Milan the last time they played at the New balance arena. They posted

For AC Milan, Christian Pulisic remains out injured, meaning Rafael Leão and Santiago Giménez will carry the attacking burden. Allegri may also tweak his midfield setup to regain control early, having watched his side surrender a lead twice against Pisa.

Possible Lineups

Atalanta BC possible starting lineup:

Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Ahanor; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Scamacca

AC Milan possible starting lineup:

Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Leao

Ahead of the game, Ac Milan shared an exclusive video via its official X handle, from the pre match conference of manager Allegri addressing the press and fans on what to expect from Atalanta and how the team manages that tomorrow. They posted:

SoftFootball Prediction

With both sides unbeaten in their last eight matches, this clash promises tactical discipline and defensive structure, but Milan’s superior cutting edge might tilt the balance slightly in their favour. Atalanta’s draw streak could continue unless Lookman or De Ketelaere produce something special. Expect a tense, low-scoring affair decided by fine margins.

Prediction: Atalanta 1–1 AC Milan

Massimiliano Allegri insists Milan remain equipped to keep winning despite a growing injury list, as the Rossoneri prepare for a difficult away match against Atalanta.

Speaking on the eve of the Bergamo trip, the coach confirmed that several key players are close to returning but also stressed that the squad must stay focused and avoid excuses.

Allegri optimistic about Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic

Allegri revealed positive news on the recovery front.

“Tomorrow we will have Loftus-Cheek back. Before the match against Parma we hope to have Pulisic on the bench, while we expect Estupiñán to return for the Roma game after the international break,” he said, with quotes via MilanNews.

The coach also noted that “Jashari should begin rejoining the group from Wednesday, but he will need time.”

Despite the absences, Allegri refused to dwell on who is unavailable. “We have a small squad, but it is enough to face the games between now and the break,” he insisted.

Milan are strong but injuries can happen – Allegri

“The Milan squad is strong. These injuries can happen, but we are in good physical condition and have played some good technical matches. We must not think about who is missing, we have other very good players who can play.”

The Rossoneri boss also pushed back against the idea that missing Pulisic, Estupiñán or others would define the team’s results. “It’s not as if we win or lose just because five players are out,” Allegri continued.

“When we are back at full strength, we will only improve – this is a strong Milan squad.”

Milan travel to Bergamo with little margin for error, facing one of Serie A’s most intense and physical opponents. Allegri’s message, however, is clear: no alibis, no fear – just continuity and focus.

Ivan Juric says Atalanta must raise their level in every department as they prepare for a crucial clash with Milan, while also expressing sympathy for Igor Tudor after the Croatian coach was sacked by Juventus.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Juric opened by reacting to events in Turin. “I feel sorry for Tudor because he was a Juventus man,” he said, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.

“But this is our job. When you have a period where you play well but don’t win, you must improve in every area.”

Atalanta coach Juric: ‘Everything is fine with Carnesecchi’

The coach also addressed his recent public friction with goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, insisting the issue is closed. “Everything is absolutely fine,” Juric stressed.

“The words were said in the heat of the moment. I’m very satisfied with his performances.”

Juric confirmed that Marten de Roon’s selection in defence was a deliberate tactical choice and not a stop-gap. “It’s not a surprise,” he said. “He does that role well.”

He also discussed squad fitness, noting that Sead Kolašinac is not yet ready to start, while “Scamacca needs calm, but I’d like to get him playing soon.”

Juric on tough schedule ahead of Milan clash

Despite a run of draws and missed opportunities, Juric remains positive. “We’ve created a lot, but we haven’t turned it into goals. The team is alive. Lookman is fully involved and only missing the finish,” he explained.

Kossounou, meanwhile, is expected to start: “I’m pleased with his progress and I think he will play from the beginning.”

Juric acknowledged the challenge of facing Milan, especially with a demanding schedule. “Playing every 2-3 days is difficult. We analyse things day by day. To contain Milan, we need rhythm and compactness.”

Atalanta have not won in Serie A since September 21, and Tuesday night offers a crucial opportunity to restart their campaign.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Massimiliano Allegri could leave Santiago Gimenez on the bench against Atalanta as the Mexico international hasn’t yet scored in Serie A this season.

Milan visit Atalanta in a mid-week Serie A round on Tuesday, and according to Gazzetta, the Rossoneri coach Allegri could leave Gimenez on the bench at the New Balance Stadium.

Disappointing Gimenez at Milan

Gimenez has only scored one goal in 10 appearances across all competitions this season, but none in Serie A.

Gazzetta reports that Allegri was unhappy with the striker’s performance against Pisa on Friday and, at some point during the game, he even shouted towards the Mexican: “Wake up, wake up! Are you sleeping?”

Allegri’s options without Gimenez

Christian Pulisic won’t be available against Atalanta, which means that if Gimenez is dropped, then Allegri will pick Christopher Nkunku close to Rafael Leao or pick one between Alexis Saelamaekers or Ruben Loftus-Cheek to play as an attacking midfielder.

Milan have collected 17 points in eight Serie A games this term and are one point below the leaders Roma and Napoli.

Christian Pulisic is expected to return to action before the international break in November, but Milan director Giorgio Furlani is reportedly in talks with the United States Soccer Federation, hoping that Mauricio Pochettino will not include the star winger in the USMNT squad.

Milan hope Pulisic will not be called up to the USMNT squad in November.

When will Pulisic return from injury?

The American winger sustained a hamstring injury during a friendly match against Australia earlier in October, irritating his club.

Pulisic has not featured for Milan since, but according to Gazzetta, his recovery is going ahead smoothly.

The American star will miss tomorrow’s game against Atalanta and has little chance to make it for the Roma match next Sunday, but Milan hope he’ll return to action against Parma on November 8, right before the next international break.

If Pulisic is eligible for that match, then he’ll automatically become available for selection for USMNT, but Milan want to avoid another long trip and more games for the ex-Chelsea star.

Milan talks with US Soccer

Therefore, according to the report (via Milannews) CEO Furlani has already initiated talks with the US Soccer, hoping that Pulisic will be allowed to remain in Milanello during the November break to fully get back in shape.

The USMNT will meet Paraguay and Uruguay in friendly encounters next month, while Milan will face city rivals Inter on November 23, in the first game after the November break.

Bu gün İtaliya A Seriyasında VIII tura yekun vurulub.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, ilk oyun günündə bir qarşılaşma keçirilib.

“Milan” azarkeşləri önündə “Pisa” ilə üz-üzə gəlib. 4 qolun vurulduğu oyunda qalib müəyyənləşməyib.

İtaliya A Seriyası
VIII tur

24 oktyabr

Milan – Pisa 2:2
Qollar: R.Leao, 7, Z.Atekame, 90+3 – X.Kuadrado, 60 (pen.), M.Nzola, 86

25 oktyabr

Parma – Komo 0:0

Udineze – Leççe 3:2
Qollar: Karlstrom, 16. Devis, 37. Buksa, 89 – Berişa, 59. Ndri, 90+6.

Napoli – İnter 3:1
Qollar: De Bruyne, 33 (pen.) Maktominey, 54. Anqissa, 67 – H.Çalhanoğlu, 59 (pen.)

Kremoneze – Atalanta 1:1
Qollar: Vardi, 78 – Breşianini, 84.

26 oktyabr

Torino – Cenoa 2:1
Qollar: S.Sabelli, 62 (avtoqol), Q.Maripan, 90 – M.Torsbi, 7

Sassuolo – Roma 0:1
Qol: P.Dibala, 16

Verona – Kalyari 2:2
Qollar: R.Kaqliardini, 23, G.Orban, 59 – R.İdrissi, 77, M.Feliçi, 90+2

Fiorentina – Bolonya 2:2
Qollar: A.Qudmundsson, 74 (pen.), M.Kin, 90+4 (pen.) – S.Kastro, 25, N.Kambiagi, 52

Latsio – Yuventus 1:0
Qol: T.Basiç, 9

Elia Caprile proved once again today that he is a great goalkeeper and Cagliari made a wise decision demanding at least €18m to sell in the summer, as now he’ll be worth more.

The shot-stopper made some more incredible saves in the 2-2 draw against Hellas Verona today at the Stadio Bentegodi, keeping his team in the game for their late comeback against the run of play.

Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini had bought him outright from Napoli for €8m and the idea was to sell, but only if a big offer came along, just like the one they accepted from Fiorentina for Roberto Piccoli.

Impressive Caprile will cost the big clubs

Caprile was given a price-tag of no less than €15-18m to even consider a transfer, and as nobody turned up with that kind of money, Giulini was happy to keep the goalkeeper.

His performances have been remarkable so far this season, as not a week goes by without some extraordinary saves hitting the headlines, and his consistency is so impressive.

Caprile only celebrated his 24^th birthday a couple of months ago, and it’s easy to assume the step up to the next level has only been delayed a little bit.

Now a few big clubs have already set their sights on a goalie who is destined to be a protagonist in the next transfer sessions.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Call to the top 

Napoli: 3-1 and first place, Inter furious 

Debatable penalty from De Bruyne (who gets hrt while scoring the goal for 1-0). Marotta: ‘We’re angry, it changed the game’. Conte: ‘Stop acting like the pope’. Arguments and insults with Lautaro. Goals from McTominay and Anguissa, Calhanoglu’s penalty unhelpful

Juve

Tudor: ‘Not afraid’. David with Vlahovic, Yildiz on the bench, but he is about to sign 

Roma 

Dybala attack, they need goals to take the lead

Corriere dello Sport 

Napoli cackle 

Conte silences Inter and Marotta

What a lesson: 3-1

The champions return to first place: Gasp’s Roma could draw level today

De Bruyne, McTominay and Anguissa decide the clash. Calhanoglu’s goal at 2-1 no good. The President: ‘Their victory came from a soft penalty’. Antonio: ‘Those are excuses, I wouldn’t have let one of my directors complain like that’. Sparks also fly with Lautaro at the end

Tudor wall: ‘Sacked? I’m not afraid’

Lazio-Juve at 19.45: Igor hasn’t won in seven games 

The Croatian: ‘Yildiz being like Del Piero? Comparisons are tricky’. Sarri: ‘We might have different ideas to Lotito, but our relationship is normal’

Kean and Castro, Derby call 

Fiorentina-Bologna at the Franchi 

The viola have lost three in three at home in the league. The Argentine could push Italiano to -2 from Napoli

Tuttosport

‘I’m not afraid’ 

Tudor against his Old Lazio. Needs to find goals and wins again. ‘I’m not afraid of the sack. And I want a more attacking Juve’

The coach protects his team: ‘I’m only thinking about the players, not about myself’, and tries to take the pressure off Yildiz: ‘Like Del Piero? Calm down’. Tempted to play the Turk with Conceicao behind Vlahovic and David. Zhegrova case. Perin in goal? 

Conte rises Napoli, Inter and Lautaro on a tilt 

Penalties, woodwork, battles, injuries, scuffles: The 3-1 at the MAradona had it all 

‘Go on Toro! Ride the wave of enthusiasm’ 

Against Genoa at 11.30, in a full stadium

Baroni: ‘The hug with the supporters was great, we can’t take anything for granted now’ Cholito looking for his third consecutive goal. Israel out, there’s Paleari

Gasp to Dybala: ‘Words weren’t right, score goals and assist, you’ 

Paulo critical after the Euro-flop 

İtaliya millisinin sabiq futbolçusu Fabritsio Ravanelli cari A Seriyası mövsümündə qızıl medallar uğrunda mübarizə barədə fikirlərini açıqlayıb.

Komanda.az “Corriere dello Sport”-a istinadən xəbər verir ki, o, çempionluq yarışında favoritlərin “Milan”la “İnter”in olduğunu, “Yuventus”un isə bu mübarizədə hələ bir-iki il vaxta ehtiyac duyduğunu hesab edir:

“Milan” və “İnter” skudetto uğrunda sonadək mübarizə aparacaq. “Yuventus”a vaxt lazımdır, onlar hələ belə komandalarla rəqabət apara bilməzlər. Rəhbərliyə sakit işləmək imkanı vermək lazımdır”.

“Milan” hazırda İtaliya çempionatında 17 xalla turnir cədvəlinin 1-ci, “İnter” isə 15 xalla 2-ci pilləsində qərarlaşıb. “Yuventus” 12 xalla yeddincidir.

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It was a strange, restless evening at San Siro, one that started like a stroll and ended with AC Milan fans rubbing their eyes in disbelief.

For most of the match, the Rossoneri had everything under control, yet somehow they let a bottom-placed Pisa side walk away with a 2–2 draw. As covered by Softfootball, Milan were a few minutes away from another three points before everything suddenly went sideways.

Rafael Leão got things moving early, scoring a classic solo goal in just the seventh minute — that cut inside, that curling finish, it was pure Leão. Luka Modrić and Youssouf Fofana kept the tempo sharp, and for a while, it felt like Milan could score whenever they wanted.

Even Leão rattled the bar after halftime, inches from doubling the lead. Away from the pitch, Softfootball reported that Fikayo Tomori, who stayed on the bench tonight, is in advanced talks for a new deal running until 2030—a big statement about Milan’s long-term core.

But then, football happened. Around the 60th minute, a messy VAR check found Koni De Winter’s hand in the wrong place. Juan Cuadrado didn’t blink, calmly sending Maignan the wrong way. Out of nowhere, Pisa were level, and the mood in the stadium dipped from control to concern.

The shock deepened late on. In the 86th minute, M’Bala Nzola slipped behind Milan’s defence and fired in to make it 2–1. You could almost hear the disbelief — a pin-drop moment at San Siro.

But Milan refused to die quietly. Zachary Athekame, on as a sub and barely in the spotlight until then, pounced in the 93rd minute to hammer home the equaliser.

His first goal for the club, as posted on the club’s official X account, and what a time to get it. There was even a gasp at the very end when Saelemaekers’ solo run nearly turned into a winner, but it just wasn’t meant to be.

So, 2–2. Not the night Milan expected, not at all. They stay top for now, though this draw will sting. A game that should have been wrapped up long before the chaos. For Pisa, it’s a different story: their first point of the season and maybe a spark for something bigger.

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