Atalanta’s Serie A campaign received a much-needed boost as their star striker Mateo Retegui netted twice to secure a 2-1 comeback win against Como. The victory marks a return to form for La Dea, who had been struggling in recent league fixtures.
Como initially took the lead through Nico Paz, who capitalized on Alieu Fadera’s assist to score a powerful goal that was confirmed by VAR after an initial offside flag. However, Atalanta’s resilience shone through in the second half.
The turning point came when Marco Brescianini, a second-half substitute, made an immediate impact. Within a minute of his introduction, he provided the assist for Retegui’s equalizer. The Italian international striker made no mistake, firing home from 12 yards.
Retegui wasn’t done there. He completed his brace and Atalanta’s comeback with another clinical finish, again assisted by Brescianini. The striker’s composure and finishing ability were on full display as he guided his team to a vital three points.
The match was not without controversy, as both teams had goals disallowed. Como’s Patrick Cutrone found the net but was ruled offside, while Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere saw his late effort chalked off for handball after a chaotic sequence.
This win comes as a relief for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, who had been experiencing a dip in league form despite their impressive midweek Champions League performance against Sturm Graz. The result keeps Atalanta in the hunt for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
For Como, the defeat is a setback after their recent good run, which included holding Lazio to a draw and a convincing win over Udinese. They will look to bounce back in their next fixture, while Atalanta will hope this victory marks the beginning of a consistent run of form in Serie A.
Goals: Paz 30 (C), Retegui 56, 70 (A)
Como (3-4-2-1): Butez; Engelhardt, Dossena, Kempf (74′ Belotti); Fadera, Perrone (68′ Caqueret), Da Cunha, Moreno (25′ Felipe Jack); Paz, Strefezza (68′ Cutrone), Diao.
Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Scalvini (55′ Brescianini), Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Cuadrado (55′ Ruggeri), de Roon (46′ De Ketelaere), Ederson, Zappacosta (46′ Bellanova); Samardzic; Lookman (77′ Toloi), Retegui.
