DomainJava .COM – Winning over Empoli 3-2, Atalanta remains firmly at the top of the Italian Serie A standings.
The victory over Empoli at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium, Monday (23/12/2024), added to their long positive record of 11 consecutive wins in the league.
Based on the match recap, Atalanta's three goals in this match were scored by Charles De Ketelaere (34′ and 86′) and Ademola Lookman (45+1′).
Meanwhile Empoli's two goals were scored by Lorenzo Colombo (13′) and Sebastiano Esposito (57′ via penalty).
Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, gave special praise to De Ketelaere who scored two important goals.
“These goals meant a lot, because they brought us victory,” said Gasperini.
The win makes it 11 wins for Atalanta in a row in Serie A, a feat previously only achieved by the likes of Inter Milan and Napoli, which usually results in a large gap at the top of the standings.
Special praise goes to De Ketelaere this season, because he has been very impressive.
After his brilliant performance last season, he is increasingly showing his quality with Atalanta, having scored 10 goals and provided nine assists to date.