Atalanta - Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv arrive at New Balance Arena battle-hardened by a demanding qualification campaign that has seen them navigate two-legged ties against both Ludogorets Razgrad and GKS Katowice. Their resilience was put to the test against the Polish side, where a narrow defeat in the second leg was offset by their earlier dominance, ultimately securing their path to this final showdown on 20 August 2026.

Atalanta now stand as the final hurdle in their quest for progression. While the visitors enter this contest following a recent 2-1 victory over Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup, they have shown a consistent ability to find the net throughout their European journey. With the stakes at their highest, both sides will look to establish control early at New Balance Arena to secure a decisive advantage in this opening leg of the final.