The story
AAtalanta BC's European hopes suffered another setback as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 stalemate by a resolute GGenoa CFC side at the New Balance Arena. Despite dominating possession and territory, the Bergamaschi could not break down a well-organised Grifone defense that grew in confidence as the match wore on. Gianluca Scamacca, AAtalanta BC's 12-goal top scorer, found himself isolated and starved of service for large periods, while substitute Roberto Piccoli failed to provide the spark needed from the bench. GGenoa CFC goalkeeper and defensive unit deserve credit for a disciplined display that frustrated their hosts at every turn. For AAtalanta BC, this result extends their winless run to three matches and leaves them vulnerable in the race for continental qualification with just three games remaining. The point does little for either side—AAtalanta BC remain stuck in seventh, while GGenoa CFC stay anchored in 14th with the season petering out.
- 01Early Atalanta pressure fails to yield breakthrough as Genoa's compact defensive block absorbs waves of attacks
- 02Scamacca's best chance goes begging as Atalanta's talisman is denied by smart goalkeeping after a rare sight of goal
- 03Éderson's influence grows from midfield but final ball quality deserts the hosts in crucial areas
- 04Genoa's Vitinha threatens on the counter, keeping Atalanta honest and preventing all-out attack
- 05Final whistle confirms damaging stalemate for Atalanta's European ambitions
Atalanta's familiar attacking philosophy met its match against Genoa's low-block defensive organisation. The Bergamaschi's possession dominance—expected given their technical superiority—proved sterile without the penetration to unlock a disciplined Grigone rearguard. Lennart Karl's positioning in attacking midfield provided Genoa with a valuable outlet on transitions, while Brooke Norton-Cuffy's defensive work down the right neutralised Atalanta's usual width. The home side's inability to vary their approach—persisting with central overloads against congested areas—ultimately cost them two crucial points in the European race.
Lineups
A
Atalanta BC3-4-1-2
Atalanta BC3-4-1-2
17
De Ketelaere17
Substitutes
31Francesco Rossi57Marco Sportiello4Isak Hien3Odilon Kossounou23Sead Kolasinac6Yunus Musah8Mario Pašalić16Raoul Bellanova5Mitchel Bakker10Lazar Samardžić7Kamaldeen Sulemana18Giacomo Raspadori
G
Genoa CFC3-4-2-1
Genoa CFC3-4-2-121
Ekhator21
16
Bijlow16
Substitutes
1Nicola Leali39Daniele Sommariva13Nils Zätterström34Sebastian Otoa3Aarón Martín99Latif Ouedraogo14Jean Onana17Ruslan Malinovskyi73Patrizio Masini70Maxwel Cornet10Junior Messias18Caleb Ekuban
Match info
Serie A
35. Matchday
Matchday 35
Saturday, May 2, 2026
2:45 PM
New Balance Arena - Bergamo
Ivano Pezzuto
22,861
Team context
Atalanta BC
Form
DLWLD
Genoa CFC
Form
LLDLW
