Atalanta

Atalanta are Italian football's great overachievers, a club from Bergamo in Lombardy who have repeatedly punched above their weight against the established giants of Serie A. Founded in 1907, La Dea spent most of their existence as a solid mid-table side before Gian Piero Gasperini's revolution from 2016 transformed them into one of Europe's most exciting teams. Their run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2019-20 captivated the continent, and they capped that era by winning the UEFA Europa League in 2024, beating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in Dublin.

Founded in 1907, Atalanta compete in Serie A, Italy's top division, and are based in Bergamo, Lombardy. Their home is the Gewiss Stadium, redeveloped to hold around 24,747. Key honours include 1 Coppa Italia (1963), 1 UEFA Europa League (2024), and multiple top-four Serie A finishes that earned consecutive Champions League campaigns.

Atalanta's black and blue vertical stripes are the club's signature look, earning them the Nerazzurri nickname they share with Inter Milan. The home kit has remained true to the bold stripe design throughout the club's history, becoming a powerful symbol of Bergamo identity. During the 2019-20 Champions League run, those black and blue shirts were worn with a swagger that had not been seen from a Bergamo side before, and demand for replica kits surged across Italy. Joma became the kit supplier for recent seasons, replacing Kappa in a deal that kept the classic stripe format front and centre.