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Atalanta Ends Scoring Drought With Key Win Over Bologna

A 2-0 victory, highlighted by Retegui and Pasalic goals, boosts Atalanta's Champions League hopes but raises injury concerns for Kolasinac.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Bologna - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - April 13, 2025 Atalanta's Mario Pasalic scores their second goal REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Bologna - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - April 13, 2025 Atalanta's Ederson in action with Bologna's Nicolo Casale REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Bologna - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - April 13, 2025 Bologna's Nicolo Casale in action with Atalanta's Mateo Retegui REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Bologna - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - April 13, 2025 Atalanta's Sead Kolasinac in action with Bologna's Giovanni Fabbian REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

Overview

  • Atalanta defeated Bologna 2-0, securing a vital win in the race for Champions League qualification and moving four points ahead of their rivals in Serie A.
  • Mateo Retegui opened the scoring with his 26th goal of the season and later assisted Mario Pasalic, who netted his first league goal since November.
  • The victory ended Atalanta's three-match scoring drought and marked their first home league goals since February, signaling a much-needed turnaround.
  • The win solidifies Atalanta's hold on third place in Serie A, strengthening their position in a tightly contested battle for European spots.
  • Defender Sead Kolasinac was stretchered off with a knee injury just before halftime, adding to Atalanta's ongoing injury challenges this season.