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Serie A | Atalanta 2-3 Napoli: Match Report

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Napoli made a significant advancement in their quest for the Scudetto with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atalanta. The match showcased goals from Matteo Politano, Scott McTominay, and Romelu Lukaku, effectively ending Atalanta’s impressive unbeaten streak.

This clash was a crucial top-of-the-table encounter, with only four points separating the two teams. Atalanta entered the match without key players such as Sead Kolasinac, Odilon Kossounou, Juan Cuadrado, and Gianluca Scamacca due to suspensions and injuries. Meanwhile, Napoli had recently seen Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer to PSG but managed to adapt with David Neres stepping into a pivotal role.

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The first half saw Atalanta take an early lead through their returning star, who scored a stunning goal from close range. However, Napoli responded quickly, with Politano leveling the score after a well-placed cross deflected into his path. The match continued to be intense, with both teams creating chances. Napoli regained the lead thanks to McTominay’s precise finish after a clever assist from Neres.

Atalanta fought back, with Ademola Lookman playing a crucial role in equalizing by maneuvering through Napoli’s defense. The second half was marked by relentless pressure from Atalanta as they sought to take control of the match. Yet, Napoli weathered the storm and eventually took the lead again when Lukaku scored with a deft header following another assist from Anguissa.

 


Goals: Retegui 16 (A), Politano 27 (N), McTominay 40 (N), Lookman 55 (A), Lukaku 78 (N)

Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Scalvini (83′ Brescianini), Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, de Roon, Éderson, Ruggeri (68′ Zappacosta); Samardzic (77′ Pasalic); Retegui (68′ De Ketelaere), Lookman (77′ Zaniolo). 

Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano (82′ Mazzocchi), Lukaku (84′ Simeone), Neres (68′ Spinazzola).