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Atalanta Hurts Gasperini on His Return to Bergamo

Published January 3, 2026, 22:02

Atalanta defeated Roma 1-0 at the 'Gewiss Stadium' in a match with a special character for Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who returned as an opponent to his former team. Atalanta's goal was scored by Scalvini after a controversial play, with Roma players protesting a foul. Roma struggled to create chances against the well-organized Atalanta and failed to equalize despite increased pressure at the end of the match. This victory gives Atalanta a significant boost in their pursuit of a European spot, while Roma faces problems with their performance.