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Juventus vs Atalanta: 1-1 Stalemate Keeps Bianconeri Second, Bergamo Side Fifth

Match Overview

The Allianz Stadium turned into a battlefield on Saturday as Juventus vs Atalanta produced a 1-1 deadlock in the fifth round of Serie A. Early pressure from the home side was nullified when Atalanta’s wing‑forward Kamaldeen Sulemana curled a low‑driven effort into the bottom corner, granting the visitors an unexpected lead within the first ten minutes.

Juventus, rocking a 3-4-2-1 shape, knocked on the door after the break. A well‑timed run by substitute Juan Cabal saw him meet a pinpoint pass from Vasilije Adzic and slot the ball home, restoring parity and reviving the crowd’s hopes. The equaliser came with just under fifteen minutes left on the clock, sparking a flurry of attacks that never found the net.

Midway through the second half, Marten de Roon saw red for a second‑bookable offence, reducing Atalona to ten men. Despite the numerical edge, Juventus could not create a clear-cut chance, and the match ended with each side taking one point.

Tactical and Player Insights

Tactical and Player Insights

Both managers stuck to a 3-4-2-1 system, but the execution varied. Juventus’ back three—Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer and Lloyd Kelly—kept a disciplined line, while their wing‑backs shuffled forward to overload the flanks. In midfield, Pierre Kalulu and Teun Koopmeiners tried to dominate possession, yet the lack of a traditional number 10 left creative gaps that Atalanta exploited.

Atalanta mirrored the formation with a trio of Odilon Kossounou, Berat Djimsiti and Honest Ahanor shielding Marco Carnesecchi. Their midfield quartet, featuring Raoul Bellanova and the expelled de Roon, pressed aggressively, forcing Juventus into long balls that rarely threatened the box.

Key absentees shaped the encounter. Juventus were without Chico Conceição, striker Arkadiusz Milik and midfielder Fabio Miretti, all sidelined with varying injuries. Atalanta missed centre‑back Giorgio Scalvini, full‑back Sead Kolasinac, forward Gianluca Scamacca and versatile Mitchel Bakker. Their absence forced both coaches to shuffle squad members, giving youngsters like Kenan Yıldız and Lazar Samardžić valuable minutes.

  • Juventus injuries: Chico Conceição (hamstring), Arkadiusz Milik (knee), Fabio Miretti (adductor)
  • Atalanta injuries: Giorgio Scalvini (ankle), Sead Kolasinac (shoulder), Gianluca Scamacca (muscle), Mitchel Bakker (foot)

The draw slots Juventus firmly in second place, a point behind league leaders, while Atalanta remains in fifth, still within touching distance of the European spots. Both clubs will look to fine‑tune their squads ahead of the next round, with Juventus eager to convert any future numerical advantage into three points, and Atalanta hoping to bounce back despite the setback of a red card.

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    Shirley Kaufman

    September 28, 2025 AT 12:37
    That Sulemana goal was pure art 🎨✨ Honestly, I didn’t expect Atalanta to come out swinging like that. Juventus looked sluggish in the first half-like they forgot they were playing at home. But Cabal’s equalizer? Chef’s kiss. The way he timed that run… chills. 🙌
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    christian lassen

    September 29, 2025 AT 12:10
    man i think juve shoulda won this game even with 10 men. atalanta got lucky with that red card. also did anyone else notice how adzic’s pass was like 3 inches off? i swear i saw it.
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    Jack Fiore

    September 29, 2025 AT 12:22
    The tactical setup was fascinating. Both teams running 3-4-2-1, but Juventus’ lack of a true #10 created a vacuum in the final third. Atalanta’s press was high but predictable-Koopmeiners and Kalulu were too passive. De Roon’s red card was the real turning point, not the goals. You can’t force chances when your midfield is disorganized. And honestly? The injuries exposed how thin their squad depth really is. Milik’s absence was felt more than people admit.
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    Antony Delagarza

    September 29, 2025 AT 18:11
    This whole thing is a setup. The ref let that second yellow slide for 12 minutes before blowing the whistle. You think that’s coincidence? Nah. The league wants Juventus to stay in the race so TV ratings don’t tank. And don’t even get me started on how they gave them that equalizer-Cabal was clearly offside by a foot. They’re rigging the whole season. #FixTheReferees
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    Murray Hill

    September 30, 2025 AT 09:02
    You know what this game reminded me of? Two old men playing chess. Each side moves carefully. No big sacrifices. Just small pushes. One takes a pawn. The other takes it back. Nobody wins. But they both feel like they did something. That’s football now. No fire. Just… management. The kids got minutes. That’s good. Maybe that’s the real win.
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    Bruce Wallwin

    October 1, 2025 AT 07:39
    Juventus lost. Atalanta didn’t win. The system failed. The injuries exposed weakness. The red card was a gift. And the crowd? Overrated.

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