Gasperini praises Villarreal ahead of their Champions League opener

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised Villerreal ahead of their upcoming Champions League Group F opener on Tuesday.

After a shock defeat by Fiorentina Gian Piero Gasperini's men will be hoping to bounce back in Europe.

Atalanta have never played an official match against Villarreal. They are without Hans Hateboer and Luis Muriel, but everyone else is available as they visit Unai Emery's men.