Atalanta Thrashes Genoa 4-0 in Coppa Italia to Secure Quarterfinal Clash with Juventus
Atalanta delivered an impressive performance on Wednesday, overwhelming Genoa with a 4-0 victory in the Coppa Italia. This win secures their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Juventus.
Match Highlights
The match took place in Bergamo, Italy, where Atalanta showcased their strength early on. Despite Genoa’s initial attempts to press and disrupt Atalanta’s build-up, the home team quickly found their rhythm.
First Half Summary
- Berat Djimsiti opened the scoring with a header from Nikola Zalewski’s cross.
- Mario Pasalic hit the crossbar shortly before the first goal.
- Kamaldeen Sulemana was substituted due to a suspected muscle injury.
- Seydou Fini received a red card in the 36th minute, leaving Genoa with ten men.
Atalanta maintained pressure but missed several chances before doubling their lead.
Second Half Action
Marten De Roon added the second goal with an excellent volley from 18 yards. Despite both teams making substitutions, Atalanta continued to dominate possession.
- Mario Pasalic scored the third goal in the 81st minute after capitalizing on a rebound.
- Honest Ahanor, a former Genoa player, scored the final goal, marking his first for Atalanta.
Ahanor did not celebrate his goal out of respect for his former club.
Looking Ahead
Atalanta will now prepare for their quarter-final clash against Juventus, scheduled for between February 4 and 11, 2026. The team’s solid performance against Genoa demonstrates their readiness to compete at the highest levels of Italian football.
