By AFP More by this AuthorLISBONAtalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini said the city of Bergamo's terrible suffering during the coronavirus pandemic provides "extra motivation" to his side as the Italian underdogs go into Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain in Lisbon. "There is extra motivation for us after what has happened. We have to represent our city in the best possible way and give the people something to smile about." Related PSG eye elusive Champions League trophyAdvertisementBut on the field Atalanta are enjoying the best spell in their history. "We have shown that without being a big club or having massive investment it is possible to do well in the Champions League with passion, good football and desire."

Source: Daily Nation August 12, 2020 07:41 UTC