Atalanta resumed their run in Serie A by beating Venezia 3‑1 in a match that saw Kessie score the opening goal and Krstović's brace. The victory, obtained after three consecutive defeats, allowed the Lombard club to reduce the distance from the table, while Venezia, under the guidance of Giovanni Stroppa, found itself in an even more precarious position.
In the first half Atalanta showed solid attacking action, with Kessie creating the goal with a lob from 10 and a physical move. Krstović, after inspiring the goal, conceded a top-level brace, demonstrating his importance in the attacking department. The defense, led by Bernasconi and Scalvini, maintained good control, although Scalvini was forced to leave early due to injury. Elmas and De Ketelaere contributed assists and key moments, while Rowe provided attacking support.
Venezia had difficulty finding their rhythm. Hainaut scored a solo goal, but the team lost control of the game, with Juan Jesus showing some confusion and a lack of leadership. The midfield struggled to create superiority, with players like Stankovic and Halhal having moments of good interaction but failing to change the outcome of the match. Hainaut's goal was the only positive point for the lagoon players.
The report cards, written by Gaetano Mocciaro and Matteo Selli, highlighted Krstović's dominant performance with a grade of 7.5, while Juan Jesus' rating remained at 5, reflecting his difficulty in handling pressure. Atalanta, under the leadership of Maurizio Sarri, has shown that they can recover quickly, while Venezia will have to reconsider their strategy to avoid further defeats. With the standings getting tougher, both teams will have to face the next matches with a strong motivation to improve their position.