Stefan Posch: Setback to Champions League debut with Atalanta!

Stefan Posch: Setback to Champions League debut with Atalanta!

Stefan Posch, the ÖFB national team defender, made his Champions League debut for Atalanta Bergamo but suffered a 2-1 defeat after an unfortunate defeat against Club Brugge in the Belgian championship on Wednesday. Posch, who moved from Bologna to Atalanta on loan, played his first game in the premier class, but was substituted after 71 minutes. The game, which remained exciting until added time, was decided by a controversial penalty in which Lukas Hien touched opposing player Gustaf Nilsson in the penalty area for Bruges. The decisive goal came in the 94th minute and reduced hopes of reaching the round of 16 oe24.at reported.

Changes and challenges

The 27-year-old Posch recently moved from Bologna to Atalanta in order to get more playing time in Serie A after losing his regular place at Bologna. The move, which is on loan until the end of the season, includes a purchase option for Atalanta. Loud kleinezeitung.at The loan fee was around one million euros, while Atalanta is currently in third place in the Serie A. Posch had also previously been linked with a return to Hoffenheim.

The second half of the Champions League play-offs next Tuesday will be crucial for Atalanta to maintain their chances of progressing to the next round. It remains to be seen whether Posch and his teammates can learn lessons from the defeat against Bruges.