On December 10, 2025, in the 6th round of the Champions League group stage, "Atalanta" defeated "Chelsea" 2-1 at home. The visitors scored first in London, but after the break, the hosts took control and secured a determined victory.
The match started evenly, but "Chelsea" displayed pragmatic gameplay. Netu and Gittens launched dangerous attacks from the flanks, while Fernandes attempted long-range shots.
The hosts relied on Lukman's swift movements and Zappacosta's passes to Scamacca. "Chelsea" opened the scoring from a set piece — following a quickly taken corner, James delivered the ball into the penalty area, and Joao Pedro managed to score past Carnesecchi while falling.
Initially, the referee flagged for offside, but VAR overturned the decision. Before the break, "Atalanta" increased their pressure, but "Chelsea's" goalkeeper Sanchez and defensive line neutralized the threats.
After the break, the dynamic of the game changed drastically. Palladino's team increased the pace and started taking more shots on goal.
Initially, Lukman's goal from a Zappacosta pass was disallowed for offside. Nevertheless, the hosts managed to equalize.
De Ketelaere sent a cross from the right flank, and Scamacca headed the ball into the opposite corner, leaving Sanchez unable to respond. "Chelsea" lost control of the game.
Coach Maresca introduced Garnacho and Gusto to reinvigorate the match, but the hosts maintained control in the midfield. Scamacca and Lukman continued creating dangerous chances in "Chelsea's" penalty area.
Ultimately, the winning goal for "Atalanta" came after a deflection from Cucurella. Near the end of the match, De Roon intercepted the ball in midfield and passed it to De Ketelaere.
The Belgian player dribbled into the penalty area and sent the ball past Cucurella into the net. The deflection changed the ball's direction, leading to a goal.
"Chelsea" attempted an offensive in the final minutes. Garnacho made several left-wing strikes, while James attempted to score from outside the penalty area.
However, Carnesecchi saved all the shots, and the visitors failed to make an accurate strike.
Atalanta — Chelsea 2:1
Goals: Scamacca 55, De Ketelaere 83 – Joao Pedro 25
Atalanta – Carnesecchi, Kochennyou, Kolasinac (Axenor, 71), Djimsiti, Bellanova (Zappacosta, 17), De Roon, Ederson (Musa, 87), Bernasconi, De Ketelaere, Scamacca (Krstovic, 72), Lukman (Pasalic, 87).
Chelsea – Sanchez, Chalobah (Fofana, 46, Adarabioyo, 76), Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, James, Netu (Garnacho, 67), Fernandes (Gusto, 67), Gittens, Joao Pedro.
Bookings: Chalobah 29
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