Match Summary
Atalanta secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Napoli in a crucial Serie A clash. The visitors took the lead early on through Aleksey Miranchuk, who was a constant menace throughout the game. Atalanta doubled their advantage before halftime thanks to a Juan Jesus own goal, and they sealed the result in the second half with a third goal from Duvan Zapata. Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret prevented the scoreline from becoming even more embarrassing with some fine saves, but the home side were outplayed in all departments.
Player Ratings
Man of the match – Aleksey Miranchuk (7): Man of the Match. The Russian attacker had a complete performance, being a constant threat from the start. He opened the scoring for Atalanta in the 25th minute and was a thorn in Napoli’s defense throughout the match.
Naples: 4-3-3
Alex Meret (5): The Italian goalkeeper kept his team in the game with several crucial saves, preventing a heavier defeat.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo (5): A mixed performance from the captain. He was impressive at times but also made some defensive errors. He offered little offensively and his crosses were often inaccurate.
Amir Rrahmani (3.5): A tough game for the Kosovar international. He was constantly troubled by Atalanta’s attacks and failed to provide a solid defensive presence.
Juan Jesus (3): A very difficult match for the former Roma defender. He was directly at fault for Atalanta’s second goal after losing the ball in a dangerous area. He struggled to cope with the opposition’s attacks throughout the match.
Mário Rui (5.5): A solid performance from the Portuguese full-back. He was active on both ends of the pitch, making good contributions defensively and offensively.
André-Frank Anguissa (5): An average performance from the former Marseille midfielder. He lost possession on several occasions but also showed his passing ability. He was replaced by Simeone in the late stages of the match.
Piotr Zieliński (5): One of the few bright spots for Napoli. He had a good presence in midfield and showed his quality on the ball. However, he failed to make a difference in the final third.
Hamed Traoré (4): A disappointing performance from the young Ivorian winger. He made several poor passes and failed to complete his dribbles. He was replaced by Piotr Zieliński in the early stages of the second half.
Matteo Politano (3.5): A lackluster performance from the Napoli attacker. He was ineffective and failed to create any danger for Atalanta. He was replaced by Jesper Lindstrøm.
Victor Osimhen (5): The Nigerian striker showed his potential with a few threatening runs but failed to find the back of the net. He lacked composure in the final third.
Giacomo Raspadori (3): A disappointing performance from the Italian forward. He had little impact on the game and was not dangerous in attack. He misfired several crosses and failed to make a difference. He was replaced by Chris Ngonge.
Atalanta 3-4-2-1
Marco Carnesecchi (6.5): A solid performance from the goalkeeper. He made several crucial saves, particularly against Osimhen in the 30th and 80th minutes.
Sead Kolašinac (4.5): A difficult game for the former Marseille defender. He was often out of position and committed a few fouls, earning him a yellow card in the second half. He was replaced by Berat Djimsiti.
Ivan Hien (6.5): The Swedish defender was a rock at the back. He kept Osimhen well under control and used his physical strength to dominate the Napoli attackers. He made a crucial goal-saving tackle on Politano in the second half. He was replaced by Rafael Tolói.
Giorgio Scalvini (6): A mature performance from the young Italian. He showed his potential to become a top defender with his pace and physicality. He made a brilliant defensive recovery on Politano in the second half, which preserved Atalanta’s two-goal lead. He was replaced by Cristian Romero.
Davide Zappacosta (5): A solid performance from the former Chelsea defender. He showed good quality on the left wing in the first half, with his passing and technique. His second half was less impactful, so he was replaced by Matteo Ruggeri in the second half. Ruggeri provided the assist for Atalanta’s final goal.
Éderson (4.5): An average performance. He showed some promise with a shot early in the second half, but otherwise, he had a quiet game and didn’t contribute much.
Marten de Roon (5.5): The Dutch international had a solid game, providing good pressing in midfield and quality passing.
Hans Hateboer (5): An average performance from the Atalanta midfielder, but he was nonetheless responsible for his team’s opening goal. He made good use of his imposing physique. However, the rest of his game was quieter, with little impact on the play.
Mario Pašalić (5.5): A well-rounded performance from the attacking midfielder. He showed good things in attack, including some interesting passes. A missed pigeon wing pass led to him providing an assist for his team’s first goal. He was replaced by Teun Koopmeiners, who went on to score the third goal at the end of the match.
Gianluca Scamacca (6): Very active in attack, he contributed to his team’s pressing, which led to a ball recovery just before halftime. He scored his 7th goal of the season with a magnificent shot into the far corner of the net. He was replaced by Ademola Lookman.
Aleksey Miranchuk: Please see previous rating.
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