Arsenal fans in Bergamo will hope their team can start the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign with a win. This comes after an impressive start to the 2024/25 domestic league campaign.
Get all the details about Arsenal fans in Bergamo when the Gunners take on Atalanta on 19 September in the first round of the Champions League.
? “I think we have the ability, we certainly have the quality – and now we have to prove it.”
Mikel Arteta believes our players are better equipped to go further than our quarter-final finish last season ?
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 18, 2024
How many Arsenal fans are going to Bergamo?
The club has provided information that 1,304 tickets have been allocated to Arsenal fans in Bergamo. While this number is slightly higher than the 700 Liverpool fans who visited the same venue last season, the allocation is still significantly lower compared to the number of Atalanta supporters who will be at Gewiss Stadium on matchday.
The refurbished Gewiss Stadium can now accommodate at least 25,000 fans, so we expect an almost 100% turnout among away fans who will support Arsenal in Bergamo on 19 September 2024.
Mikel Arteta's press statement ahead of the clash with Atalanta exudes confidence. The Spanish tactician stated that Arsenal have the quality to reach beyond the Champions League quarter-finals this season. This has heightened the anticipation and seriousness among Arsenal fans preparing for the trip to Bergamo, Italy.
Where will Arsenal fans sit in Gewiss Stadium?
Away fans are situated in the south-west section of the ground, and they enter via the Piazzale Goisis. The Gewiss Stadium is famed for its tenacious atmosphere, so the Atalanta ultras are unlikely to make the Arsenal fans feel particularly welcome. The view of the pitch from this section is good, but good behaviour will be necessary with the heavy-handed Italian police on either side.
Full fans' matchday guide for Atalanta vs Arsenal
For Arsenal fans making their way to Bergamo, here is everything you need to know about food, drink, and ticket collection.
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Where to eat and drink for Arsenal fans in Bergamo
Bergamo is a beautiful and busy Italian city that is steeped in culture. If you are there for a couple of days, then take a tour around the city to marvel at the architecture and views. It is in the mountainous Lombardy region, so you could even go on a hike if that's your thing.
On matchday, pubs, bars and restaurants are likely to be the order of the day. Here are three places that are well worth checking out:
- The Tucans – Via Gaetano Donizetti, 25/A, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
- Pub Sant'Orsola – Via Sant'Orsola, 2/4, 24122 Bergamo BG, Italy
- Birreria di Città Alta – Via Gombito, 1, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Atalanta vs Arsenal ticket prices and collection
For Arsenal's Traveling Club members, you must have received your ticket for the clash with Atalanta via email. The club issues allocated tickets based on a loyalty point system. Once you arrive at the match venue, you can print, scan, or show it directly on your phone.
Tickets for Atalanta vs Arsenal can also be purchased on the official hosting club's website and picked up at Atalanta's ticketing office before or on matchday. The lowest ticket price for this game is €34 while the highest available pricing is €220. Of course, this depends on the seating category, so the earlier you book the better.
Moreover, those who opt to book Atalanta vs Arsenal tickets on third-party websites such as SeatPick or LiveFootballTickets should be ready to pay more than the official prices announced by UEFA.
Most importantly, UEFA says that tickets are not transferrable. Thus, a ticket that does not bear your name will be rejected.
How to get to Gewiss Stadium: Guide for Arsenal fans in Bergamo
Many fans will walk to the stadium from Bergamo as it is only 30 minutes from the city centre. Your best options for those unable to walk are to take a taxi or catch a bus. Taxis can be hailed on the event day, while the main bus option is the ATB line number 9. This bus will take you directly to the stadium from the city centre and stop at the nearby train station.
Arsenal fans in Bergamo are advised to gather at Piazzale degli Alpini, the designated Fan Plaza for the Gunners. According to information provided by Arsenal FC on their official website, the address is 24121 Bergamo in the province of Bergamo, Italy.
Fans are encouraged to utilize the designated buses at the Fan Plaza for convenient access to the match venue. The buses will begin operating the route to the stadium two hours before kick-off. Due to the stringent security measures at the venue, please remember to bring your original passport and match ticket.
After the match against Atalanta, Arsenal fans are encouraged to return to the Fan Plaza using the provided buses.
The bus trip to and from the stadium typically takes 10 minutes. These buses are wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Supporter Liaison Officer at +447710 379834 or reach out through the club's social media pages.
The support contact number for disabled Arsenal fans travelling to Bergamo is +447709 517 614.