Napoli and Atalanta faced off in a heated battle marked by strategic plays and high drama, especially in the closing minutes.
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Both teams showed relentless determination to secure the win, with possession evenly shared.
As the game headed into added time, Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti received a yellow card for violent conduct, and tempers flared as players from both sides engaged in a tense scuffle, forcing the referee to intervene.
In a standout moment during stoppage time, Mateo Retegui capitalized on an assist from Raoul Bellanova, netting a stunning goal to put Atalanta ahead.
Retegui’s celebration was short-lived, however, as he received a yellow card for removing his shirt. This decisive goal, celebrated by Atalanta fans, highlighted the intensity of the match’s closing moments.
Both Napoli and Atalanta continued pressing, and numerous substitutions from both sides added fresh energy, though Atalanta maintained their control of the game.
Napoli’s defense faced a tough test, but they held strong until the final whistle. Despite close attempts by players like Cyril Ngonge and Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Napoli couldn’t secure the equalizer, leaving Atalanta with a hard-fought victory in this pulsating clash.
