Champions League line-ups: Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Atalanta | OneFootball

Atalanta could go straight into the Champions League Round of 16 if they beat Union Saint-Gilloise, as Ademola Lookman gets his first start of 2026 with Nikola Krstovic and Lazar Samardzic.

It kicks off at the RSC Anderlecht Stadium at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Chelsea, Monaco-Juventus and Borussia Dortmund-Inter on the Liveblog.

BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Atalanta, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and Athletic Club at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

La Dea had been in the top eight and cruising towards qualification last week until they fell asleep, conceding three goals in quick succession for a 3-2 home defeat to Athletic Club.

They are still higher up the table than any of the other Italian teams, which is remarkable considering their budget and that Raffaele Palladino replaced sacked Ivan Juric.

January signing Giacomo Raspadori is cup-tied for this phase, with Raoul Bellanova injured.

Lookman therefore gets his first start of 2026, having missed most of the month at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Krstovic and Samardzic complete the attack, with Charles De Ketelaere, Nicola Zalewski and Gianluca Scamacca on the bench.

BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta reacts during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Balance Arena on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

The Belgians have impressive Canada international striker Promise David suspended, while Kevin Rodriguez is injured.

They therefore reshuffle the attack, but Anan Khalaili is one to watch, having scored two goals in seven Champions League games.

Union SG are in their first ever Champions League campaign and still looking for a positive home result, losing 4-0 to Newcastle and Inter, plus 3-2 to Olympique Marseille.

They are in 31st place, so at real risk of early elimination.

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 16: Anouar Ait El Hadj of R. Union Saint-Gilloise shoots whilst under pressure from Sergino Dest of PSV Eindhoven during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between PSV Eindhoven and R. Union Saint-Gilloise at PSV Stadion on September 16, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Atalanta line-ups

Union Saint-Gilloise: Scherpen; Patris, Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes; Zorgane, Van De Perre, Khalaili; Guilherme Smith, Florucz, Ait El Hadj

Atalanta: Sportiello; Kossounou, Hien, Ahanor; Zappacosta, Musah, Ederson, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Lookman; Krstovic

Ref: Oliver (ENG)

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