Series A
1:00 p.mApril 6, 2026
Regular season – 31
Ettore Giardiniero Stadium – Via del Mare
Referee: Federico La Penna, Italy
Lecce
Atalanta
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0.33
Expected Goals (xG)
2.20
Passing by
263 (81%)
Accurate passes
372 (82%)
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30
G
Vladimir Falcone (C)
6.9
3
d
Corrie Ndaba
6.3
44
d
Tiago Gabriel
6.5
5
d
Jamil Siebert
6.2
17
d
Danilo Vega
6.7
79
m
Oumar Ngom
6.5
20
m
Ramadan rainbow
7.0
19
m
Lameck Band
6.9
8
m
Sadik Fofana
6.5
50
m
Santiago Pierotti
6.9
99
F
Walid Chedira
6.7
Substitutes
18
d
Gaby Jean
6
m
Alex Hall
14
m
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
36
m
Filip Marchwiński
32
G
Jasper Samoan
28
m
Olaf Gorter
13
d
Matias Perez
1
G
Christian Früchtl
F
Nikola Stulic
78′ Replaced by W. Cheddiram
Lassana Coulibaly
68′ Replaced by Y. RamadaniF
Konan N’Dri
67′ Replaced by D. Vegam
Omri Gandelman
46′ Replaced by S. Fofanatrainer
Eusebio Di Francesco
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 put in a dominant performance, securing a comfortable 3-0 win over Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare, with Charles De Ketelaere proving instrumental with two assists.
Atalanta asserted their dominance in Serie A, beating Lecce 3-0. Goals from Giorgio Scalvini, Nikola Krstovic and Giacomo Raspadori sealed the win. De Ketelaere was the architect, providing crucial assistance.
The match saw Lecce, languishing in 18th place and battling relegation, host a high-flying Atalanta who were chasing European qualification from 7th position. Lecce came into the match on a poor run of form, while Atalanta looked to continue their climb up the table.
Atalanta started brightly, controlling possession and probing the Lecce defence. Their efforts paid off in the 29th minute when Giorgio Scalvini opened the scoring. Charles De Ketelaere provided a pinpoint assist, allowing Scalvini to guide the ball home.
Lecce struggled to create meaningful chances, failing to register a single shot on target for the entire half. His attempts were often blocked or deflected, failing to test the Atalanta goalkeeper.
Despite the early setback, Lecce tried to bounce back. However, Atalanta’s structured defense largely nullified any attacking threat. The visitors kept their cool and held a good lead at the break.
Lecce needed a major tactical change to turn the tide in the second half. Atalanta, meanwhile, looked set to add to their lead, with their attacking players finding their rhythm.
The second half started with a yellow card for Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti in the 47th minute for a foul. Lecce made an early substitution, bringing on S. Fofana to provide fresh impetus.
Atalanta quickly doubled their lead, with Nikola Krstovic finding the back of the net in the 59th minute. Once again, Charles De Ketelaere was the provider, setting up Krstovic for a well-timed goal that further cemented 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 provided the assist, capping off a superb team move.
Lecce made more substitutions, but their efforts to break down Atalanta’s resolute defense proved futile. The game concluded with Atalanta in the lead, having managed the game with experience.
Statistical analysis highlighted Atalanta’s dominance, with an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.2 compared to Lecce’s paltry 0.33. Atalanta registered a total of 16 shots with 6 on target, while Lecce managed 11 shots in total but failed to manage a single attempt on goal. Atalanta also controlled possession with 58%.
This emphatic victory boosts Atalanta’s quest for 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.
