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Atalanta’s Palladino: “It will be a battle against Roma.”
TL;DR
Atalanta's hopes for a Champions League spot have significantly diminished after a 1-0 loss to Juventus. The defeat leaves them seven points behind, complicating their chances for a top-four finish.
Atalanta’s Palladino: “It will be a battle against Roma.”
Atalanta’s Champions League dream appears to have been dashed.
The Nerazzurri, who staged a remarkable comeback in the league after a terrible start under Juric, had a chance to dramatically re-open the race for fourth place by beating Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus last night.
The Bianconeri, however, prevailed, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from former player Boga early in the second half. Now, the gap between the two teams is a staggering seven points, and Atalanta looks set to have a tough time securing a spot in Europe’s premier competition.
Raffaele Palladino, after the match, wanted to boost his players ahead of next Saturday’s match at the Olimpico against Roma, a crucial match for a European spot: “When we fall, we get back up. We’ll go to Roma next Saturday and fight,” he told Sky Sport.
Palladino then concluded: “The defeat against Juve is a verdict we have to accept, despite an extraordinary performance: football is sometimes unfair.”
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Atalanta vs Juventus match?
Atalanta lost to Juventus 1-0, with the only goal scored by former player Boga.
How many points behind is Atalanta from the Champions League qualification?
Atalanta is currently seven points behind the Champions League qualification spot after their recent loss.
