Atalanta ended their first home match of the season against Frosinone with a convincing 2‑0, putting the Bergamo team back in power with the first three points. The result was achieved thanks to two goals from Papu Gómez, who inaugurated his debut with the Dea, and a intervention from Willy Stendardo, who scored the opening goal in the first half.
The match, which took place on 25 October, was the fifth meeting between the two teams in Bergamo, but the first in Serie A for Atalanta since 30 August 2015, when Edy Reja's team made its debut in the top flight. The manager in charge, Maxi Moralez, opted for a 4‑3‑3 which highlighted defensive solidity and counterattacking ability, with the presence of players such as Marten De Roon and other emerging talents.
Frosinone, newly promoted to Serie A, started the match with an attacking pace, managing to immediately put pressure on Leali's goal. The first goal came in the 21st minute thanks to a penalty converted by Mauricio Pinilla, but the result was skilfully saved by the Atalanta goalkeeper. Shortly after, Willy Stendardo hit a shot from outside the area that beat the defense and gave the Bergamo team the lead. In the second half, Leali had to save the result thanks to two shots from Maxi Moralez, but the goal from Gómez, who shot from outside the area with a left foot that ended up behind him, sealed the victory.
With this result, Atalanta positions itself in a favorable position in the standings, moving closer to the qualification zone for European competitions. The match also highlighted the Bergamo team's ability to manage pressure situations and capitalize on scoring opportunities, key elements for a successful season. Atalanta, with its new formation and the presence of key players like Gómez, seems ready to continue its run towards the top of the championship.