“Giorgio Scalvini breaks the deadlock with a precise right-footed strike from the right side of the box, giving Atalanta the crucial opening goal”
Pivotal“Nikola Krstović doubles Atalanta's advantage with a clinical finish into the left corner, converting a swift counter-attack assisted by Charles De Ketelaere”
Pivotal“Substitute Giacomo Raspadori puts the result beyond doubt with Atalanta's third goal, capping off a dominant away display”
Lecce
Atalanta
Outstanding performance
Atalanta•AttackerAtalanta delivered a commanding away performance to sweep past Lecce 3-0, showcasing their clinical finishing despite being evenly matched in terms of chances created. The breakthrough came through Giorgio Scalvini's opener just before the half-hour mark, capitalizing on defensive pressure after Lecce had been denied by a blocked Lameck Banda effort. The visitors controlled proceedings with 58% possession and superior shot accuracy, registering 6 shots on target compared to Lecce's concerning tally of zero. The second half proved decisive as Atalanta pulled away through Nikola Krstović's counter-attack goal and substitute Giacomo Raspadori's late strike, punishing a Lecce side that created 52 dangerous attacks but failed to test the goalkeeper. This comprehensive victory extends Atalanta's strong form and highlights their ability to convert pressure into goals, while Lecce's inability to register a single shot on target will be a major concern for their Serie A campaign.
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Substitution for Atalanta: Odilon Kossounou replaces Berat Djimsiti.
Substitution for Atalanta: Raoul Bellanova replaces Davide Zappacosta.
Davide ZappacostaYellow CardDavide Zappacosta of Atalanta receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lameck Banda from Lecce won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta.
Substitution for Lecce: Lassana Coulibaly replaces Ylber Ramadani.
Substitution for Lecce: Lassana Coulibaly replaces Ylber Ramadani.
Missed chance. Omri Gandelman from Lecce shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high. The assist was made by Walid Cheddira during a fast break.
Giacomo Raspadori's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Charles De Ketelaere.
Santiago Pierotti of Lecce won a free kick in an attacking position.
Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta missed a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box over the goal. The assist came from Éderson's cross.
Substitution for Atalanta: Mario Pasalic replaces Marten de Roon.
Substitution for Atalanta: Giacomo Raspadori replaces Nicola Zalewski.
Offside called against Lecce. Walid Cheddira is offside.
assist: Charles De Ketelaere
Goal! Atalanta leads 2-0 with Nikola Krstovic scoring from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Charles De Ketelaere during a fast break.
Lorenzo Bernasconi of Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Lorenzo Bernasconi of Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Oumar Ngom from Lecce commits a foul.
Lecce wins a corner after Charles De Ketelaere concedes.
Santiago Pierotti's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Jamil Siebert's header from the center of the box is blocked. Lameck Banda provided the assist with a cross.
Lecce is awarded a corner after Sead Kolasinac concedes it.
Jamil Siebert from Lecce won a free kick in defense.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta committed a foul.
Éderson from Atalanta is flagged for offside.
Éderson is caught offside for Atalanta.
Missed chance for Atalanta. Charles De Ketelaere shot with his right foot from the right side of the box but missed to the left. Davide Zappacosta provided the assist.
Berat DjimsitiYellow CardBerat Djimsiti of Atalanta receives a yellow card for a foul.
Walid Cheddira from Lecce won a free kick in an attacking position.
Berat Djimsiti from Atalanta commits a foul.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The assist came from Nicola Zalewski.
Substitution for Lecce: Omri Gandelman replaces Sadik Fofana.
The second half begins with Lecce trailing Atalanta 1-0.
The first half ends with Lecce 0, Atalanta 1.
Éderson from Atalanta missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box. The assist was by Davide Zappacosta.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Danilo Veiga from Lecce.
Éderson's shot for Atalanta from outside the box is blocked.
Atalanta wins a corner, conceded by Wladimiro Falcone.
New attacking attempt. Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Lecce's goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Charles De Ketelaere.
Sead Kolasinac from Atalanta won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Sadik Fofana of Lecce.
Sadik Fofana from Lecce won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Nicola Zalewski of Atalanta.
Santiago Pierotti's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta heads the ball from the center of the box but misses high. The assist came from Lorenzo Bernasconi's cross.
Ylber Ramadani from Lecce misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
assist: Charles De Ketelaere
Goal! Atalanta takes the lead 1-0 with Giorgio Scalvini scoring from the right side of the box with a right-footed shot.
Lameck Banda's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Corrie Ndaba.
Foul committed by Walid Cheddira of Lecce.
Berat Djimsiti of Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Danilo Veiga from Lecce committed a foul.
Walid Cheddira from Lecce won a free kick in the attacking area.
Fouled by Éderson of Atalanta.
Ylber Ramadani from Lecce won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta.
Tiago Gabriel from Lecce won a free kick in defense.
Dangerous play by Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta.
Atalanta wins a corner after Wladimiro Falcone concedes.
New attacking attempt. Charles De Ketelaere from Atalanta has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is saved.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sead Kolasinac from Atalanta.
Nicola Zalewski of Atalanta is caught offside.
Ylber Ramadani from Lecce was awarded a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Sead Kolasinac against Atalanta.
Sadik Fofana from Lecce misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but the ball goes high. The assist was from Ylber Ramadani.
Nicola Zalewski of Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Danilo Veiga from Lecce committed a foul.
Offside called against Atalanta. Davide Zappacosta is offside.
Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Santiago Pierotti of Lecce.
Foul committed by Oumar Ngom of Lecce.
Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta won a free kick on the right wing.
Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Danilo Veiga of Lecce.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta commits a handball.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta committed a foul.
Danilo Veiga from Lecce won a free kick in defense.
