Atalanta Stunned at Home as Sassuolo Seal a Surprise Win in Bergamo
It was one of those unpredictable Serie A afternoons in Bergamo where the script didn’t quite go as expected. Atalanta, playing in front of their home crowd, were seen as clear favourites against Sassuolo — a side only recently promoted back to Italy’s top flight. But football, as always, has a way of surprising everyone, and this match turned out to be one of those classic reminders.
into the game, both Atalanta and Sassuolo were level on 13 points, but the expectations around the two clubs couldn’t have been more different. Atalanta, with their European ambitions, were desperate to build momentum after finally securing a long-awaited win in midweek. Sassuolo, on the other hand, had their focus simply on stability after a rollercoaster return to Serie A.
The early signs pointed to a dominant performance from the home side. Atalanta controlled possession, moved the ball well, and seemed to have Sassuolo pinned back for much of the first half. Yet, despite their dominance, the hosts struggled to create clear chances. And then, almost against the run of play, the visitors struck first.
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A moment of clumsiness inside the Atalanta box handed Sassuolo a golden opportunity — a penalty kick. Domenico Berardi, who has been Sassuolo’s talisman for years, calmly stepped up and slotted the ball home in the 29th minute. It was a cool, confident finish that silenced the Gewiss Stadium.
That goal seemed to rattle Atalanta, who couldn’t quite recover their rhythm. The frustration among the players was clear — especially given the high standards set by their manager, Ivan Juric, who himself has been under pressure lately. Despite their efforts, Atalanta reached halftime without managing a single shot on target — a rare sight for such an attacking side.
The second half brought more drama. Sassuolo continued to hold firm, defending deep but breaking forward with intent whenever the chance arose. Then came another blow for the home fans. In the 68th minute, Berardi turned provider, setting up Andrea Pinamonti for Sassuolo’s second goal of the day. The finish was composed, and suddenly, Atalanta found themselves 2–0 down at home — a situation no one had predicted.
Though Atalanta tried to push back late in the game, it wasn’t to be. Their struggles in front of goal continued, and Sassuolo walked away with all three points, marking their first victory in Bergamo after years of defeats.
For Sassuolo and coach Fabio Grosso, this win will feel like a statement — proof that their return to Serie A is more than just survival. For Atalanta, it’s another reminder that dominance on paper doesn’t always translate to results on the pitch. The international break now comes at a good time for Juric’s men to regroup and reflect before the season resumes.
In the end, the final whistle confirmed it — Atalanta 0, Sassuolo 2. A stunning result, a tough lesson, and a match that once again showed why Serie A remains one of football’s most unpredictable leagues.
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