Series A
5:30 p.mFebruary 9, 2026
Regular season – 24
New Balance Arena
Referee: Marco Piccinini, Italy
Atalanta
Cremonese
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2.07
Expected Goals (xG)
0.62
Passing by
400 (82%)
Accurate passes
293 (77%)
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29
G
Marco Carnesecchi
6.9
d
Sead Kolasinac
49′ Holding
19
d
The weight of Djimsiti
6.5
42
d
Giorgio Scalvini
7.9
59
m
Nicola Zalewski
7.3
13
m
Ederson
7.0
m
Mario Pasalic (C)
25′ m
Davide Zappacosta
25′
F
Giacomo Raspadori
13′
10
F
Lazar Samardzic
7.2
F
Nikola Krstovic
13′
1
G
Emil Audero
6.9
d
Sebastian Luperto
90+4′
6
d
Federico Baschirotto (C)
7.5
23
d
Federico Ceccherini
6.2
3
m
Giuseppe Pezzella
6.3
29
m
Youssef Maleh
6.5
33
m
Alberto Grassi
6.5
m
Morten Thorsby
90+4′
4
m
Tommaso Barbieri
6.9
10
F
Jamie Vardy
6.3
90
F
Federico Bonazzoli
6.3
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Atalanta secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Cremonese, with an early offensive surge proving decisive despite a late scare.
Atalanta secured a crucial 2-1 Serie A win against Cremonese at the New Balance Arena on 9 February 2026. Early goals from Nikola Krstovic and Davide Zappacosta were decisive, although Morten Thorsby’s Cremonese goal set up a tense finish.
Coming into the match, Atalanta sat comfortably in 7th position with 36 points, aiming to cement their European ambitions with strong recent form. Cremonese, 15th on 23 points, were desperate for points to escape the relegation battle, having struggled with recent results.
Atalanta started strongly, immediately pushing for an early goal. His dominance quickly paid off in the 13th minute. Giacomo Raspadori slipped a pass to Nikola Krstovic, who beat Emil Audero.
The locals continued to press with intensity. Just 12 minutes later, in the 25th minute, Atalanta doubled their lead. Mario Pasalic provided a precise assist for Davide Zappacosta, who fired home with a powerful finish.
Cremonese struggled to contain Atalanta’s attacking flow, managing just two shots on target throughout the game. Goalkeeper Emil Audero was called upon several times, making seven saves to keep the score respectable.
At half-time, Atalanta held a two-goal lead, reflecting their superior play and 2.07 expected goals. Cremonese needed a significant tactical change to find a way back into the game.
In the second half, Atalanta started more slowly, but remained in control for the most part. Cremonese brought on Filip Bonazzoli at half-time, looking for more offensive momentum.
Atalanta defender Sead Kolasinac was shown a yellow card in the 49th minute for holding. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini made early changes, replacing goalscorer Zappacosta with Raoul Bellanova and Kolasinac with Odilon Kossounou in the 59th minute.
Cremonese also continued to make changes, bringing on AgustÃn Grassi and Jamie Vardy in the 63rd minute. Atalanta continued to create chances, but a late turnaround came in the 90+1 minute when Berat Djimsiti had a goal ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
In stoppage time, Cremonese finally found an answer. In the 90th+4th minute, Morten Thorsby headed in an assist from Sebastiano Luperto. That late strike reduced the deficit and set up a nervy finish.
Atalanta dominated the stats with 57% possession, 29 total shots and 9 on target. Cremonese managed a total of 12 shots, but only 2 found the net. Atalanta have also won 13 corners compared to Cremonese’s two.
The final whistle blew shortly after Thorsby’s goal, confirming Atalanta’s hard-fought 2-1 victory. This result strengthens their grip on a place in the European classification, while Cremonese remain in a precarious position in the bottom half of the table.
