Atalanta's youth team also sometimes plays competitive matches at the Gewiss Stadium, most recently the Supercoppa Primavera in 2021.
[9][12] Later, in 1984, the running track was removed in order to expand the stadium's capacity upon Atalanta's return to Serie A after five years.
[12][13][a] The Tribuna Giulio Cesare underwent modernization during the early 1990s, and the stadium was renamed the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia ("Blue Athletes of Italy") in 1994.
[24][25] On 30 April 2019, a new phase of renovations began with the demolition of the Curva Nord "Federico Pisani" (North Stand).
[26] On 6 October 2019, the renovated Curva Nord was inaugurated for Atalanta's home match against Lecce;[27] it has covered seating for over 9,000 spectators.
[28] A year later, both side stands underwent modernization and the Curva Sud had temporary seats installed on the concrete.
[29][30] These upgrades allowed Atalanta to play its Champions League matches in Bergamo starting in the 2020–21 season.
[36] Prior to this, Italy had not played an international match in Bergamo since 2006;[37] renovations to the stadium in 2019–2020 brought it up to UEFA standards.