Atalanta BC

Club Overview

Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly referred to as Atalanta, is a professional football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Founded in 1907, Atalanta holds the record for playing the most Serie A seasons (63) without being based in a regional capital and without winning the league title. The club’s black and blue colors resonate with fans, and they’ve achieved notable successes, including winning the Coppa Italia in 1963 and the UEFA Europa League in 2023–24. Atalanta has a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Brescia.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio (Atalanta)
• Nickname: La Dea (The Goddess)
• Slogan: “Forza Atalanta!” (Go Atalanta!)
• Home Ground: Gewiss Stadium

History

Atalanta’s journey began in 1907, and despite not winning the Serie A title, they’ve consistently competed at the highest level. They’ve qualified for the UEFA Champions League and participated in six seasons of the UEFA Europa League. Notably, they reached the semi-finals of the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1988 while competing in Serie B.

Achievements

• Coppa Italia Titles: One (1963)
• UEFA Europa League Title: One (2023–24)

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Atalanta’s intense rivalry is with nearby club Brescia.

Biggest Wins

• Year: 1912
  • Opponent: Juventus Italia
  • Score: Atalanta 2-1 Juventus Italia
• Year: 1932
  • Opponent: Saronno
  • Score: Atalanta 3-2 Saronno

Biggest Loss

• Year: 1997
  • Opponent: Juventus
  • Score: Atalanta 0-6 Juventus

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