Atalanta produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat Lecce 3-0 at the Via del Mare, with their efficiency in front of goal and overall control making the difference.
From the start, Atalanta looked the more settled side. They controlled possession, dictated the tempo, and forced Lecce to spend long periods without the ball. The hosts tried to stay compact and disciplined, but it didn’t take long for the pressure to tell.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute through Giorgio Scalvini, who finished from close range after being set up by Charles De Ketelaere. It was a well-worked goal and a fair reflection of Atalanta’s dominance in the opening stages.
Lecce struggled to respond. While they showed moments of intent going forward, they lacked the cutting edge to truly test Atalanta’s defense. The visitors, meanwhile, remained organized and comfortable, carrying their 1-0 lead into the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern, but with Atalanta becoming even more dangerous.
They doubled their lead in the 59th minute through Nikola Krstović, who applied the finish to extend the advantage and put Lecce in real trouble.
At 2-0, the game began to open up. Lecce pushed forward in search of a way back, but that only created more space for Atalanta to exploit.
That space was punished again in the 73rd minute when Giacomo Raspadori added the third goal, effectively sealing the result and capping off a ruthless attacking display.
From that point, the match was done.
Atalanta controlled the closing stages comfortably, limiting Lecce to very little in terms of clear chances. The stats reflected the balance of the game, Atalanta had more possession and significantly more shots on target, while Lecce failed to register a single effort on goal.
For Lecce, it was a frustrating afternoon. They worked hard but were outclassed in key moments, particularly in both boxes. Their inability to create real chances ultimately made it impossible to mount any kind of comeback.
For Atalanta, this was a statement performance. Not just because of the scoreline, but the control, discipline, and efficiency they showed throughout the match.
In the end, the 3-0 result wasn’t just convincing, it was fully deserved.
