In the hours before the Gewiss Stadium match, Atalanta executives welcomed their SK Sturm Graz counterparts, the UEFA delegate and representatives to the stadium’s Dea Lounge for the customary “Fair-Play meeting” between the two teams favoured by UEFA.

The Sturm Graz visiting party comprised the likes of President Christian Jauk, Board members Susanne Gorny, Michael Vollmann, Stefan Stucklschweiger and assistant to the Board members Julia Meixner.

The UEFA representatives were Delegate Stephanie Forde, Venue Director Sean Alari, Venue Director mentor Alberto Zamboni and VOBM David Gallego.

On Atalanta’s behalf, the event was attended by CEO Luca Percassi, Roberto Panseri, Director General Umberto Marino, Commercial and Marketing Director Romano Zanforlin and Secretary General Marco Semprini.