Atalanta vs. Genoa Live at 3 PM: Palladino Selects Sulemana, De Rossi Picks Ekhator

Atalanta achieved a convincing 4-0 victory over Genoa in the Coppa Italia round of 16. The match showcased goals from Djimsiti, De Roon, Pasalic, and Ahanor. With this win, Atalanta advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face Juventus in Bergamo.

Match Highlights

• Final Score: Atalanta 4, Genoa 0
• Goalscorers:
  • Djimsiti
  • De Roon
  • Pasalic
  • Ahanor
• Next Opponent: Juventus
• Location: Bergamo

Starting Lineups

Atalanta’s manager, Palladino, opted for a familiar lineup with some key adjustments. Noteworthy changes included:

• Sportiello in goal
• Kolasinac in defense
• Pasalic and Zalewski in midfield
• Kamaldeen Sulemana in attack

The Genoa team, managed by De Rossi, adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation. Ekhator played as the lone striker, supported by Stanciu and Carboni.

Key Moments of the Match

Atalanta opened the scoring with a header from Djimsiti after Pasalic hit the crossbar. Sulemana exited the match due to a muscle injury, replaced shortly after by Daniel Maldini, who made an impact by hitting the post from a free-kick.

The game shifted further in Atalanta’s favor when Genoa’s Fini received a red card, leaving them a man down. The first half ended 1-0 for Atalanta.

Second Half Developments

The second half began with a substitute for Genoa, but Atalanta quickly extended their lead. De Roon scored a stunning goal, followed by contributions from Pasalic and Ahanor, wrapping up a dominant performance.

Atalanta secured their third consecutive victory in various competitions, maintaining a perfect defensive record with no goals conceded across their recent matches:

Following this defeat, Genoa shifts its focus back to their battle for survival in the league.