Hapoel Tel Aviv Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over GKS Katowice in Conference League Qualifier

The tie that will decide Atalanta's play-off opponent for a place in the 2026/27 Conference League League Phase is off to a strong start for Hapoel Tel Aviv, who beat GKS Katowice 2-0 in the first leg. The Israeli side now hold a firm advantage heading into the return leg on Wednesday, August 12, kicking off at 18:00 CEST.

Following the draw held on August 3 at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Atalanta already know their play-off schedule regardless of which side comes through: the Nerazzurri will host the first leg in Bergamo on Thursday, August 20, before traveling for the return fixture a week later on Thursday, August 27. Kick-off times for both matches are yet to be confirmed by UEFA.

UEFA has also clarified a potential scheduling conflict — if both GKS Katowice and Górnik Zabrze (currently in Europa League qualifying) advance to their respective play-off rounds, Katowice's home leg would be moved forward to Wednesday, August 26, with kick-off no later than 18:45 CEST.