Atalanta sealed their spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 win over Roma at Gewiss Stadium. The victory marked their second consecutive qualification for the prestigious tournament. The match was a high-stakes clash between two teams vying for a Champions League spot, with Atalanta emerging victorious.
Early Pressure Pays Off
Atalanta wasted little time in taking the lead. De Ketelaere’s pass found Lookman in the box, who controlled the ball and fired it into the opposite corner, leaving Svilar with no chance. The hosts continued to press, but Roma gradually grew into the game. They equalized on the 32nd minute when Soule’s cross from the flank met Bryan Cristante’s header at the back post.
Tactical Tweaks Make the Difference
The game was evenly contested until Gian Piero Gasperini made some key substitutions. Samardzic and Ibrahim Sulemana came on, and their impact was immediate. Lookman’s low cross was deflected by Samardzic, and the Nigerian winger’s follow-up shot from outside the box sealed the win for Atalanta.
The win puts Atalanta third in the Serie A table with 71 points, seven clear of fourth-placed Juventus. Roma, on the other hand, remains sixth with 63 points.