Atalanta’s impressive Champions League campaign continued with a resounding 6-1 victory over Young Boys in Bern, Switzerland. The match saw several players, including Mateo Retegui, Sead Kolasinac, and Lazar Samardzic, score their first Champions League goals for the club.
In the post-match interview, Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and recent results. “I’m happy with the matches we’re playing and the results we’re achieving,” Gasperini stated. He attributed the team’s success to their Europa League victory, which he believes helped the players grow. The coach also praised the integration of new players into the squad, mentioning standout performances from Retegui, Koussonou, Cuadrado, and Samardzic.
Gasperini emphasized the team’s focused approach to the match against Young Boys. “We took this game with great concentration,” he explained. “We wanted to play it because we have to face Real Madrid and Barcelona next. We approached today’s game with great attention, but we are a solid team. These three points secure our place in the top 24.”
The Atalanta manager highlighted the importance of the strong core group that has developed over the years. “My fortune in these years has been to have a really strong group and nucleus. Not only tactically, but also in their behavior and attitudes,” Gasperini remarked. He acknowledged that the team has faced setbacks and difficult moments but has always managed to bounce back.
Gasperini concluded by praising the leadership qualities within his squad. “I’ve said many times that I have player-coaches on the field. When they play, I could comfortably stay in the stands: they guide each other in movements, defense, where to go… If we manage to bring the team up, these results allow us to move forward.”
