In a commanding performance, Atalanta collected three vital points with a convincing 3-0 away win against Lecce during matchday 31 of Serie A. The match unfolded with Atalanta seizing the lead thanks to an accurate strike from Giorgio Scalvini in the 28th minute of the first half. Shortly after the break, in the 58th minute, Nikola Krstovic doubled the visitors’ advantage with a stunning play. Giacomo Raspadori capped off the scoring by netting the third goal in the 72nd minute, confirming the match result at 3-0.
Nikola Krstovic stood out as the star of the match, showcasing his skills with one goal and a total of seven shots on target. Charles De Ketelaere also played a significant role, contributing with two key passes that demonstrated his playmaking abilities.
On the defensive end, Lecce’s coach Eusebio Di Francesco opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Wladimiro Falcone in goal, supported by Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, and Corrie Ndaba in defense. The midfield comprised Ylber Ramadani, Oumar Ngom, Santiago Pierotti, Sadik Fofana, and Lameck Banda, while Walid Cheddira led the attack.
Atalanta, managed by Raffaele Palladino, lined up in a 3-6-1 formation, with Marco Carnesecchi as the goalkeeper. The defense included Giorgio Scalvini, Berat Djimsiti, and Sead Kolasinac, while the midfield was formed by Davide Zappacosta, Marten de Roon, Éderson, Lorenzo Bernasconi, Charles De Ketelaere, and Nicola Zalewski, with Nikola Krstovic up front.
The match, overseen by referee Federico La Penna, took place at the Comunale Via del Mare stadium. Following this game, Lecce will face Bologna away, while Atalanta will host Juventus in their next encounter.
With this result, Lecce remains in the relegation zone with 27 points, sitting at 18th place, while Atalanta climbs to 53 points, positioned 7th in the standings.
Substitutions for Lecce
45’ 2T – Sadik Fofana out for Omri Gandelman
67’ 2T – Danilo Veiga out for Konan NDri and Ylber Ramadani out for Lassana Coulibaly
77’ 2T – Walid Cheddira out for Nikola Stulic
Substitutions for Atalanta
62’ 2T – Nicola Zalewski out for Giacomo Raspadori and Marten de Roon out for Mario Pasalic
71’ 2T – Berat Djimsiti out for Odilon Kossounou and Davide Zappacosta out for Albert Navarro
79’ 2T – Nikola Krstovic out for Kamaldeen Sulemana
Yellow Cards for Atalanta:
47’ 2T Berat Djimsiti (Holding an opponent to prevent advancing) and 71’ 2T Davide Zappacosta