On Wednesday, 23 October, Celtic will take on Atalanta at Gewiss Stadium in the third game of their 2024/25 Champions League campaign.
The Hoops lost their last European away match 7-1 against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park earlier this month.
Brendan Rodgers’ side will be looking to drastically improve on their torrid performance in Dortmund, when they face last year’s UEFA Europa League winners.
This is the first time the two teams have met, with the Italian side looking to continue their unbeaten start to the Champions League. If you are one of the Celtic fans heading to Bergamo – here is everything you need to know about the upcoming away trip.
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How many Celtic fans are going to Bergamo?
Celtic fans were given a generous allocation of 3,800 for their trip to Dortmund a few weeks ago. For the match against Atalanta, though, there will be around 1,300 supporters located in the away end.
The Gewiss Stadium has an overall capacity of 24,950 and is one of the most modern grounds in Italy. The five-year redevelopment project recently completed, making it one of the most modern grounds in the country.
Where will Celtic fans sit at Gewiss Stadium?
Celtic fans will be located in the south-west section of the Gewiss Stadium, which can be accessed via the Piazzale Goisis. On the official club website, Atalanta provide the following ticket information for away fans: “According to the current legislation and the eventual restrictions provided, the conditions for the sale of tickets for the Away section will be communicated via the ticketing policy that will be publicised on the page dedicated to the event.
“The certified capacity of the Away section of the Gewiss Stadium is 1,328 seats (including seats for disabled supporters and their carers).
At the time of entry to the stadium, the ticket and a valid identity document must be presented, as well as the loyalty card (if required by the regulations in force); these regulations are of a general nature and any specific regulations will be communicated from time to time in relation to individual events.”
Full fans’ matchday guide for Atalanta vs Celtic
Where to eat & drink for Celtic fans in Bergamo
There is no shortage of places to eat and drink in Bergamo, close to the stadium, but also further afield. Close to the ground, you can find both Bar Bettineschi Bocciodromo, Fuirigioco, and Il Baretto. Atmospheric bars before the match can also be found in the form of The Tucans and Birreria di Citta Alta.
Here are the suggested places to visit below:
- The Tucans– Via Gaetano Donizetti, 25/A, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
- Birreria di Città Alta– Via Gombito, 1, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
- Bar Bettineschi Bocciodromo – Via Fossoli, 2, 24123 Bergamo BG, Italy
- Fuirigioco – Via del Lazzaretto, 19, 24124 Bergamo BG, Italy
- Il Baretto – Via al Castello, 1, 24100 Bergamo BG, Italy
How to get to Gewiss Stadium: Guide for Celtic fans in Bergamo
There are many ways to get to the Gewiss Stadium. It is only a 30-minute walk from the city centre, but fans can also use public transport, specifically the bus, which will take supporters directly to the ground.
Taking the ATB line number 9 is the best option and also has links with the train station and airport nearby, which could be useful for fans travelling on the day of the game. Taxis are also available in the city as an additional form of public transport.