Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Europe with 0-0 Draw Against Atalanta in Conference League Playoff
Hapoel Tel Aviv surprised European football fans by securing a 0-0 draw against Atalanta in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff on Thursday, August 25, 2026, in Bergamo. This result kept the tie wide open ahead of the second leg. Prior to the match, betting agencies heavily favored Atalanta, offering odds of approximately 1.14 for an Atalanta win compared to about 7.0 for a draw. These odds reflected an 81.5% chance of an Atalanta victory versus only 12.5% for a draw, making the outcome a significant upset. Atalanta remains the favorite to advance according to bookmakers, especially with key player Charles De Ketelaere expected to return for the next match, along with winger Maladin Sulemana. The draw was seen as a remarkable achievement for Hapoel Tel Aviv, who defied expectations in this crucial European fixture.
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