Serie A
1:00 PMApril 6, 2026
Regular Season – 31
Stadio Ettore Giardiniero – Via del Mare
Referee: Federico La Penna, Italy
Lecce
Atalanta
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0.33
Expected goals (xG)
2.20
Passing
263 (81%)
Accurate passes
372 (82%)
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30
G
Wladimiro Falcone (C)
3
D
Corrie Ndaba
44
D
Tiago Gabriel
5
D
Jamil Siebert
17
D
Danilo Veiga
79
M
Oumar Ngom
20
M
Ylber Ramadani
19
M
Lameck Banda
8
M
Sadik Fofana
50
M
Santiago Pierotti
99
F
Walid Cheddira
Substitutes
18
D
Gaby Jean
6
M
Alex Sala
14
M
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
36
M
Filip Marchwiński
32
G
Jasper Samooja
28
M
Olaf Gorter
13
D
Matías Pérez
1
G
Christian Früchtl
F
Nikola Štulić
78′ Replaced by W. CheddiraM
Lassana Coulibaly
68′ Replaced by Y. RamadaniF
Konan N’Dri
67′ Replaced by D. VeigaM
Omri Gandelman
46′ Replaced by S. FofanaCoach
Eusebio Di Francesco
Serie A Standings – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation – Serie B
Atalanta delivered a dominant performance, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare, with Charles De Ketelaere proving instrumental with two assists.
Atalanta asserted their dominance in Serie A, dispatching Lecce with a commanding 3-0 victory. Goals from Giorgio Scalvini, Nikola Krstovic, and Giacomo Raspadori sealed the win. De Ketelaere was the architect, providing crucial assists.
The match saw Lecce, languishing in 18th position and battling relegation, host a high-flying Atalanta side pushing for European qualification from 7th. Lecce entered the fixture on a poor run of form, while Atalanta aimed to continue their ascent up the table.
Atalanta started brightly, controlling possession and probing Lecce’s defence. Their efforts paid off in the 29th minute when Giorgio Scalvini opened the scoring. Charles De Ketelaere delivered a precise assist, allowing Scalvini to guide the ball home.
Lecce struggled to create meaningful opportunities, registering no shots on target throughout the entire half. Their attempts were often blocked or strayed wide, failing to test Atalanta’s goalkeeper.
Despite the early setback, Lecce tried to rally. However, Atalanta’s structured defence largely nullified any attacking threat. The visitors maintained their composure and held a comfortable lead at the break.
Lecce needed a significant tactical shift to turn the tide in the second half. Atalanta, meanwhile, looked poised to build on their lead, with their attacking players finding rhythm.
The second half began with a yellow card for Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti in the 47th minute for a foul. Lecce made an early substitution, introducing S. Fofana to add fresh impetus.
Atalanta quickly doubled their advantage, with Nikola Krstovic finding the net in the 59th minute. Once again, Charles De Ketelaere was the provider, setting up Krstovic for a well-taken goal that further solidified Atalanta’s control.
The visitors continued their relentless attack. Giacomo Raspadori came off the bench and made an immediate impact, scoring Atalanta’s third goal in the 73rd minute. Mario Pasalic supplied the assist, capping a superb team move.
Lecce made further substitutions, but their efforts to break down Atalanta’s resolute defence proved futile. The match concluded with Atalanta firmly in command, having expertly managed the game.
Statistical analysis highlighted Atalanta’s dominance, with an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.2 compared to Lecce’s meagre 0.33. Atalanta registered 16 total shots with 6 on target, while Lecce managed 11 total shots but failed to register a single attempt on target. Atalanta also controlled possession with 58%.
This convincing victory boosts Atalanta’s pursuit of European football, strengthening their position in the top half of Serie A. For Lecce, the defeat deepens their relegation worries, leaving them with much to ponder in their fight for survival.