Atalanta beat Juventus 3-0 in Bergamo as Gianluca Scamacca scored from the spot before late goals sealed a Coppa Italia semi-final place.
Atalanta booked their place in the Coppa Italia semi-finals with a convincing 3-0 win over Juventus at the New Balance Arena. The hosts weathered early pressure before seizing control of the contest. Juventus began brightly and created clear openings through Francisco Conceicao. Marco Carnesecchi denied him from close range before the winger clipped the crossbar. Those misses proved costly for the visitors.
Atalanta gradually grew into the game and looked more composed in possession. Giorgio Scalvini and Marten de Roon helped steady the tempo from the back. Juventus continued to threaten in moments but lacked precision in the final third. The balance of the tie shifted midway through the first half when Atalanta were awarded a penalty.
The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute following a VAR review. Bremer was penalised for a handball inside the box after failing to control a bouncing ball. Gianluca Scamacca stepped up with confidence. He sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from 12 yards. The goal gave Atalanta a crucial lead.
Juventus attempted to respond quickly but struggled to create quality chances. Their passing became hurried as Atalanta pressed higher. Scamacca’s presence unsettled the Juventus back line. The hosts entered the interval in the lead.
Juventus came out with renewed intent after halftime. Weston McKennie and Lloyd Kelly both found space but failed to hit the target. Those chances briefly lifted belief among the visitors. Atalanta remained disciplined and compact under pressure. Carnesecchi continued to command his area well.
As Juventus pushed forward, gaps began to appear. Atalanta waited patiently for the right moment to strike. Substitutions added fresh legs and energy to the hosts’ play. The tie began to open up entering the final quarter.
Any hopes of a Juventus comeback were ended in the 77th minute. Kamaldeen Sulemana finished off a swift counter attack with calm precision. The goal came moments after his introduction from the bench. Juventus were left exposed as they committed numbers forward. Atalanta took full advantage.
Just 83 seconds later, Mario Pasalic added a third. The midfielder drove a low effort through the legs of Lloyd Kelly. That strike underlined Atalanta’s ruthless efficiency. Juventus were left stunned by the quick double blow.
Juventus produced 13 shots and generated higher expected goals. Atalanta needed only eight attempts to score three times. Clinical finishing proved the decisive difference. Scalvini delivered a commanding defensive display. He led Atalanta for duels won, tackles and possessions recovered.
The result extended Atalanta’s strong recent record against Juventus. They are now unbeaten in four straight competitive meetings. Juventus have exited the Coppa Italia at the quarter-final stage for a second consecutive season. That has not happened since 2011.
Scamacca’s penalty set the tone on a night of composure. Sulemana and Pasalic provided instant impact from the bench. Scalvini anchored the defence with authority throughout. Juventus will reflect on missed chances, especially in the opening half. Those moments ultimately shaped the outcome.
Atalanta will face either Bologna or Lazio in the semi-finals. Attention now turns back to Serie A for both sides. Juventus host Lazio before travelling to Inter in the league. For Atalanta, league fixtures against Cremonese and Lazio await.
