Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares to Host Atalanta in Decisive Conference League Playoff

Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to host Atalanta on Thursday at 21:00 in the second leg of the Conference League playoff after a 0-0 draw in Italy. The winner will secure a spot in the group stage of the competition. Coach Eliniv Breda acknowledged Atalanta as favorites to win the tournament due to their strong squad and quality but emphasized Hapoel's ambitions and determination to advance. Breda noted the team must improve on their previous performance and deliver an almost perfect game to succeed.

Captain Omri Altman highlighted the importance of the home crowd's support, praising the fans for traveling in large numbers to Italy and expecting an electrifying atmosphere at Bloomfield Stadium. He also mentioned the team's physical and mental readiness following a well-timed rest before the crucial match. Breda addressed ongoing decisions regarding player availability, including Satay Turiel, who reportedly has an offer from Italian club Lecce, and Kevin-Prince Boateng, with final decisions expected on match day morning.

Both Breda and Altman stressed the difficulty of the task ahead against a high-level opponent and the need to elevate their performance to secure victory and progress in the tournament.