Atalanta suffered another setback in Serie A, seeing their hopes of securing a Champions League spot take a hit. Playing at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo this Sunday (6th), the team was beaten 1-0 by Lazio in a crucial match for the 31st round of the Italian championship.
The only goal of the match was scored by Danish forward Gustav Isaksen in the 54th minute, following a fine assist from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The first half saw few clear chances, but Lazio capitalised on one of their key opportunities in the second half to claim all three points away from home.
With this defeat, Atalanta remain third in the table with 58 points, but now face increasing pressure from direct rivals in the race for a Champions League spot. Lazio, on the other hand, move up to sixth place, drawing level on points (55) with Juventus, and reigniting their own European ambitions.
After the final whistle, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini dismissed any suggestions that the team’s dip in form was linked to his contractual situation, insisting that the full focus remains on finishing within the top four.
In the next round, Atalanta will look to bounce back and keep their European dream alive, while Lazio aim to continue their momentum and push into Serie A’s top four.
