Atalanta’s general manager for institutional affairs Umberto Marino understands the danger that his club faces against Bayern Munich in the Champions League
“We will face a great global football club like Bayern Munich with great pride in representing Italy,” Marino, told Sky Sport after the round of 16 draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon (as captured by Ansa). “We will try to make life difficult for them by playing like Atalanta, with courage, desire, and the support of the fans.
“Being in contention
for the Italian league, the Champions League, and the Coppa Italia simultaneously is a unique achievement for us. We’ll have to play the match of our lives against Bayern Munich, but if they win, we’ll shake their hand.”
Atalanta proved its mettle in battling back from a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League Playoff Round to ultimate win its tie against Borussia Dortmund 4-3. That same kind of resilience and aggression will be needed against Bayern Munich.
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