Entering the match, Juventus was the team that started more proactively. Right in the first minutes, Khephren Thuram had a chance to finish from Francisco Conceicao's assist but could not beat Atalanta's defense. A few minutes later, Conceicao himself continuously challenged goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi with fast finishes, including a curling shot that hit the crossbar.
However, the turning point of the match came from the VAR intervention in the middle of the first half. After Ederson's cross, the ball touched defender Bremer's hand in the penalty area. The referee consulted VAR and awarded Atalanta a penalty. From the 11m spot, Gianluca Scamacca finished decisively, opening the score for the home team.
The conceded goal caused Juventus to push up the squad to look for an equalizer, but the inaccuracy in the final processing made them unable to make a difference. Meanwhile, Atalanta showed efficiency in counter-attacking play. In the next minute, Marten de Roon stole the ball in midfield, Raoul Bellanova crossed favorably for Sulemana to rush in and finish from close range, increasing the score to 2-0.
The game became increasingly difficult for Juventus as the defense continuously made mistakes. A failed pass by Bremer created conditions for Atalanta to organize a quick attack. The ball was put to Mario Pasalic's position and this midfielder launched a decisive shot, the ball slightly changed direction before going into the far corner, sealing a 3-0 victory.
In the remaining minutes, Juventus tried to rise up but to no avail. Khephren Thuram's remarkable long-range shot could not beat goalkeeper Carnesecchi, closing a forgettable match for the Turin team.
The convincing victory helped Atalanta win a ticket to the Coppa Italia semi-finals, where they will face Bologna or Lazio, continuing to nurture hopes of conquering the domestic cup title this season.
