Atalanta Dominates 10-Man Genoa 4-0 to Secure Coppa Italia Quarterfinal Against Juventus
Atalanta showcased an impressive performance by defeating Genoa 4-0 in the recent Coppa Italia clash. This victory secured their place in the quarter-finals, where they are set to face Juventus.
Match Summary: Atalanta vs. Genoa
The match took place in Bergamo, Italy, where Atalanta started strong. Early on, they struck the crossbar with a shot from Mario Pasalic. Shortly after, Berat Djimsiti opened the scoring with a header from a cross by Nicola Zalewski.
Genoa’s Kamaldeen Sulemana suffered an injury, leading to the introduction of Daniel Maldini. Djimsiti continued to test Genoa’s defense, almost scoring from a corner. Atalanta had another near miss when Maldini almost converted a free kick. Despite their efforts, the visitors faced a setback as Seydou Fini was sent off with a straight red card for a foul on Raoul Bellanova.
Goalscorers for Atalanta
- Berat Djimsiti
- Marten De Roon
- Mario Pasalic
- Honest Ahanor
In the second half, Marten De Roon extended the lead with a stunning volley from 18 yards. The match continued with Atalanta dominating possession. Despite substitutions from both teams, Atalanta managed to net two additional goals. Mario Pasalic tapped in a loose ball in the 81st minute, followed by a weak header from Ahanor, which surprisingly found its way into the net. This marked Ahanor’s first goal for the club, although he chose not to celebrate against his former team.
Upcoming Match
Following this victory, Atalanta will meet Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. This exciting match is scheduled to take place between February 4 and 11, 2026. Fans are eager to see how Atalanta’s strong form will carry over into this next challenge.
Atalanta’s dominant display against a ten-man Genoa highlights their potential threat in the Coppa Italia. With notable players stepping up to score, they are a team to watch as the competition progresses.
