Either Luis Muriel or Duvan Zapata will start in the Atalanta attack against RB Leipzig, with La Dea looking to qualify for the Europa League semis for the first time in history.

It kicks off at 17.45 UK time at the Gewiss Stadium.

Zapata started his first game in three months against Sassuolo on Sunday, but he remains a candidate to start up front today. Luis Muriel scored in the 1-1 draw in Germany last week. He has also contributed to eight goals in seven Europa League games in his career (five goals and three assists).

Atalanta lost three of the last five Serie A games and Gian Piero Gasperini said that Europa League would become their priority if they qualify for the semi-finals.

Rafael Toloi and Joaquin Maehle are injured, Josip Ilicic is not on the list. Berat Djimsiti and Remo Freuler are available. The Swiss international is favourite over Mario Pasalic in centre midfield. Atalanta have never lost at home in the previous 11 games in Europa League or UEFA Cup.

Europa League, Atalanta vs. RB Leipzig – probable line-ups

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Musso; Scalvini, Demiral, Palomino; Hateboer, De Roon, Freuler, Zappacosta; Koopmeiners, Pessina; Muriel.

RB Leipzig (3-4-1-2): Gulacsi; Simakan, Orban, Gvardiol; Henrichs, Laimer, Kampl, Angelino; Olmo; Nkunku, Poulsen

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