Changes to Serie A Matchday 31 Schedule Due to Atalanta's Champions League Elimination
The recent elimination of Atalanta from the Champions League has resulted in adjustments to the Serie A matchday 31 schedule. Find out how rescheduled matches and other fixtures are impacted.
There have been changes to the Serie A Easter fixtures, with Como and Udinese also affectedAtalanta officially bowed out of the Champions League last night. La Dea, the only Italian side in the round of 16, were knocked out after suffering a heavy 10-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. Palladino’s side now turn their attention back to the league, with Atalanta still needing to secure qualification for next season’s Europa League on the pitch, whilst also remaining in contention for a place in the Coppa Italia final.The Serie A League, as previously announced when the fixtures for the upcoming league rounds were drawn up, had provided for two possible scenarios depending on whether or not Atalanta qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals.As Calcio e Finanza explains, "The Lecce v Atalanta match will be played on Monday 6 April 2026 at 3.00 pm (instead of Saturday 4 April at 3.00 pm), and the Udinese v Como match will be brought forward to 12.30 pm on the same day (instead of being played at 3.00 pm on 6 April)." Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Impact of Atalanta's Champions League Exit
After a disappointing 10-2 loss to Bayern Munich, Atalanta is now focusing on securing qualification for the Europa League and potentially reaching the Coppa Italia final. The club's elimination has triggered changes in the Serie A schedule, affecting upcoming matches.
Rescheduled Matches
Following Atalanta's exit from the Champions League, the Lecce v Atalanta fixture has been rescheduled to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm instead of the original date of Saturday, April 4. Additionally, the Udinese v Como match has been moved to 12:30 pm on the same day, rather than the initial 3:00 pm slot.
Other Fixtures Affected
Affected by the changes, other Serie A matches, including Como and Udinese, have seen adjustments in their scheduling. The league is accommodating these shifts to ensure a smooth continuation of the season amidst Atalanta's altered focus.
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