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ATALANTA 8-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-1-3 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Parma (A) ·
Sat, November 23rd 7:45PM
Sat, November 23rd 7:45PM
ATA -161 TOTAL 3.5
Juve beats Inter to keep alive CL bid, Atalanta qualifies
Juventus kept alive its Champions League qualification hopes by winning at Serie A champion Inter Milan 3-2MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pierluigi Gollini - Concedes three times versus Genoa Gollini had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Gollini did what he could but was let down by his teammates, which pulled the plug too early, allowing the opponents back in the game with some sloppy defending. He has surrendered eight goals, made 11 saves and kept four clean sheets in the last nine matches. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marten De Roon - Gritty versus Genoa De Roon had one block and two interceptions and won seven duels and five of five tackles in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact De Roon had an energetic display in the midfield, but that did not stop the opponents from scoring three times in the second half. He has posted 19 created chances, 14 crosses, 76 tackles and 69 interceptions in 34 matches. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hans Hateboer - Provides assist against Genoa Hateboer took two off-target shots, had one interception and two clearances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Hateboer had a small output on both ends and set up Robin Gosens with a good flick-on. It is his first helper of the season. He has tallied two goals, 20 created chances and 24 crosses in 22 games. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Romero - Logs four interceptions in Genoa tilt Romero won three duels and had four interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Genoa.
Impact Romero put up good numbers as per usual but his side relaxed too early in this one, giving up three goals. He has posted 63 tackles, 94 interceptions and 67 clearances in 30 games, contributing to seven clean sheets. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Pasalic - Scores against Genoa Pasalic took one shot on target, created one chance, won five duels and scored a goal in 45 minutes in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Pasalic delivered off the bench with a successful deep channel run and an accurate finish that wrong-footed the goalkeeper. Despite not starting, he has been highly productive and efficient in the last three games, hitting the net twice, providing one assist and tallying four shots and three created chances. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aleksey Miranchuk - Provides assist versus Genoa Miranchuk took one shot on target, created one scoring chance, drew five fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Miranchuk drew the start for the first time since late March and partly exploited it by connecting with Mario Pasalic on the final goal for his side. He has registered four goals, two assists, 14 created chances and 15 crosses in 24 games (four starts). Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Muriel - Subs in very late versus Genoa Muriel (thigh) won two duels and had one successful take-on in a handful of minutes in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Muriel was spared ahead of the midweek Coppa Italia final because of a knock on his thigh. He should be in better shape for next Sunday's home game versus Milan. He has recorded four goals, two assists, 13 shots and nine created chances in the last five appearances.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Scores and assist versus Genoa Malinovskyi sent in seven crosses (four accurate), created four scoring chances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Malinovskyi had another stellar display, extending his scorching run. He set up Duvan Zapata with a strong through ball, then he punched it in from the middle of the box on an assist by his teammate. He also had a secondary helper. He has tallied five goals, four assists, 16 shots and 20 created chances in the last six matches. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvan Zapata - Scores and assists in Genoa game Zapata took three shots (one on target), created two chances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Zapata returned to the stat-sheet after four games with a routine finish from inside the box and also teed up Ruslan Malinovskyi after a strong action down the right flank and a quality square ball. He has tallied two goals and two assists in the last five games, tallying 16 shots, four created chances and eight crosses. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Gosens - Scores against Genoa Gosens took two shots (one on target), won one duel, had one clearance and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.
Impact Gosens punched it in with a point-blank header in the first half to build on his team's lead. He has bagged two goals and picked up one assist in the last five matches, adding ten shots, three chances and six crosses. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea meets Leicester in FA Cup final
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Luis Muriel - Questionable for Genoa match Muriel picked up a thigh contusion in the last game and will have to be assessed over the 24 hours, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Muriel did not look in practice Friday according to the coach, who was hopeful the situation could improve in short order. If Muriel was spared, Josip Ilicic and Aleksey Miranchuk would see an uptick of minutes.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Toloi - Shakes off thigh problem Toloi has recovered from his thigh injury and will be available for Saturday's match against Genoa, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.
Impact Toloi has missed the last two matches because of a thigh strain. While he is fit enough to play, the coaching staff might decide to give him limited minutes ahead of Wednesday's Coppa Italia final. His return will affect Jose Luis Palomino and Berat Djimsiti. He has posted 30 crosses, 47 tackles, 31 interceptions and 61 clearances in 29 appearances, contributing to seven clean sheets.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Pasalic - Scores in win Pasalic scored one goal on one shot on target, committed one foul and attempted one tackle in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Benevento.
Impact Pasalic came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net minutes later. The midfielder's playing time is a concern as he has started only once in the last seven games. He will try to push to be included in the starting XI Saturday versus Genoa after a positive offensive performance.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Provides assist in win Malinovskyi provided one assist, created one chance, delivered four crosses and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Benevento.
Impact Malinovskyi had a great offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist in the first half to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder is going through a great offensive form as he has scored four goals and registered three assists in his last six appearances. He will look to continue this strong form Saturday versus Genoa.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Muriel - Scores versus Benevento Muriel scored one goal on three shots (two on target), created two chances and delivered four crosses in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Benevento.
Impact Muriel had a good offensive outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now scored three goals and provided two assists in his last four appearances. He will look to continue the strong offensive form Saturday versus Genoa.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvan Zapata - Assists in win Zapata provided one assist, took three shots off target, created one chance, delivered three crosses and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Benevento.
Impact Zapata had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now scored once and provided one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing 12 shots, two chances created and seven crosses in the same time span.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pierluigi Gollini - Keeps clean sheet in win Gollini made zero saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Benevento.
Impact Gollini was not buys Wednesday as he did not have to make any saves to keep a clean sheet. The keeper has registered three clean sheets in his last five appearances, along with producing six saves and allowing one goal in the same time span.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rebić nets swift hat trick as Milan beats Torino 7-0
Ante Rebić netted a 12-minute hat trick in the second half to help AC Milan crush Torino 7-0 in Serie A and strengthen its chances to qualify for the Champions LeagueMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Atlético Madrid could move closer to its first Spanish league title since 2014 with a home win against Real SociedadMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Napoli bolsters CL chances with 5-1 rout of Udinese
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Super League rebel Juventus loses 3-0 to Milan, drops to 5th
Juventus lost 3-0 at home to AC Milan to leave its chances of qualifying for the Champions League in perilMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
