Atalanta achieved a vital win on the road, defeating Lecce 3-0 at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare. The scoring began with Giorgio Scalvini finding the net in the 28th minute of the first half, giving Atalanta the early lead. As the second half unfolded, Nikola Krstovic extended the advantage with a brilliant goal in the 58th minute. Finally, in a display of clinical finishing, Giacomo Raspadori sealed the match with a third goal in the 72nd minute, bringing the scoreline to 3-0.
Nikola Krstovic emerged as the standout player of the matchup, netting one goal and registering an impressive seven shots on target throughout the game. Additionally, Charles De Ketelaere played a pivotal role in midfield, completing two key passes that contributed to Atalanta’s offensive efforts.
Lecce’s head coach, Eusebio Di Francesco, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, starting with Wladimiro Falcone in goal and a defensive line featuring Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, and Corrie Ndaba. The midfield included Ylber Ramadani, Oumar Ngom, Santiago Pierotti, Sadik Fofana, and Lameck Banda, while Walid Cheddira led the attack.
In contrast, Raffaele Palladino’s Atalanta took the field in a 3-6-1 setup, with Marco Carnesecchi guarding the goal. The defense comprised Giorgio Scalvini, Berat Djimsiti, and Sead Kolasinac, while the midfield featured Davide Zappacosta, Marten de Roon, Éderson, Lorenzo Bernasconi, Charles De Ketelaere, and Nicola Zalewski, leaving Nikola Krstovic as the lone forward.
The match was officiated by referee Federico La Penna.
Looking ahead, Lecce will face Bologna away in their next fixture, while Atalanta prepares to host Juventus. With this victory, Atalanta maintains their position with 53 points, sitting in seventh place in the league, whereas Lecce remains in the relegation zone with 27 points, currently in eighteenth place.
Substitutions for Lecce
45’ – Sadik Fofana out for Omri Gandelman
67’ – Danilo Veiga out for Konan NDri; Ylber Ramadani out for Lassana Coulibaly
77’ – Walid Cheddira out for Nikola Stulic
Substitutions for Atalanta
62’ – Nicola Zalewski out for Giacomo Raspadori; Marten de Roon out for Mario Pasalic
71’ – Berat Djimsiti out for Odilon Kossounou; Davide Zappacosta out for Albert Navarro
79’ – Nikola Krstovic out for Kamaldeen Sulemana
Cautions for Atalanta
50’ – Berat Djimsiti (holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
76’ – Davide Zappacosta