Atalanta Secures 11th Straight Win to Reclaim Serie A Top Spot

Charles De Ketelaere's late heroics clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Empoli, keeping Atalanta two points clear of Napoli at the league's summit.

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, including a decisive 86th-minute goal, showcasing individual brilliance to seal Atalanta's 3-2 win over Empoli.
Ademola Lookman, fresh off being named African Player of the Year, contributed with his 12th goal of the season during first-half stoppage time.
Despite losing top scorer Mateo Retegui to injury early in the match, Atalanta displayed resilience to extend their Serie A winning streak to 11 games.
Empoli, currently 11th in the standings, put up a strong fight with goals from Lorenzo Colombo and Sebastiano Esposito, the latter converting a penalty.
Atalanta now leads Serie A with 40 points and boasts the league's highest goal tally, positioning them as strong contenders for a historic title run.