Na final da Italian CupI 5th no Italian Championship e na semifinal da Europa Leaguewhere it faces the Olympique de Marseille this Thursday (9), at 4pm (Brasília time), with broadcast Pela ESPN no Star+a Atalanta is experiencing a historic season with a Brazilian established as an idol: Rafael Tolói.
In your 9ª consecutive season and adding 291 games for the Bergamo team, the 33-year-old defender is aiming for at least one title to establish his name even further in the history of the Italian club.
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“It’s an extraordinary moment to be able to reach the final of the season competing in three competitions. It’s special to continue the club’s growth in recent years, with good results and again this year, the final of the Coppa Italia, the semi-final of the Europa League and competing for a place in the Champions League for the league. It’s an extraordinary year. There are only a few games left, so it’s time to stay focused for this final stretch,” he said. ESPN.
After the 1-1 draw in France, Atalanta advanced to the Europa League final with a simple victory over Olympique Marseille. And there is great trust within the squad.
“The team will certainly be prepared to reach the final. It cannot be different from the results we obtained in the last matches. We have to have confidence. It is an extraordinary moment for all of us, for our city, the fans, so we have to play a game wisely to try to get through to the final.”
In Bergamo, Atalanta’s passionate fans are already euphoric about the possibility of winning a title this season. And Tolói promised the fans to fight until the end for at least one trophy.
Rafael Tolói, Atalanta defender and idol Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images
“In Bergamo we have a very fanatical fan base. They are excited and it is normal given the results we have obtained in recent matches and in recent years. It is our objective too, to finish this season well for them (the fans). Bergamo is a city that is passionate about football , since I’ve been here, they’ve been very present at all times, good or bad. So, it’s our goal to try to give them a special gift.”
Where to watch Atalanta x Olympique Marseille?
Atalanta x Olympique de Marseille will be broadcast live, Pela ESPN no Star+this Thursday (09), at 4pm (Brasília time).