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Atalanta hand Roma first defeat for 2025, secure Champions League spot

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
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, | Updated: May 13, 2025
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    Key Takeaways

  • Atalanta secured a crucial 2-1 win over Roma, guaranteeing a top-four finish in Serie A
  • Ademola Lookman and Ibrahim Sulemana scored for the hosts, while Bryan Cristante netted for Roma
  • Roma suffered their first defeat of 2025, falling to sixth place and risking their Champions League hopes

Atalanta secured a 2-1 home victory over Roma in Serie A’s 36th round. This was one of the most important wins for the Bergamo side this season, as it mathematically guarantees them a top-four finish and a place in next season’s Champions League. Interestingly, this was Roma’s first defeat in 2025, but it could have serious consequences for their top-four ambitions, as they are now in a much less favourable position.

Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Atalanta in the 9th minute. The Nigerian forward received the ball in the penalty area, turned, and fired it into the net for 1-0.

Roma responded well and managed to equalise in the 32nd minute. Matias Soule delivered a cross into the penalty area, and Bryan Cristante rose to head the ball into the net, making it 1-1.

The second half remained tense, and one of the most controversial moments came in the 63rd minute. The referee initially awarded Roma a penalty for a foul by Mario Pasalic on Manu Kone, but after consulting VAR, the decision was overturned.

In the 76th minute, Atalanta struck again. Ibrahim Sulemana received the ball outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful volley into the bottom right corner, making it 2-1.

With this victory, Atalanta moved up to 71 points in third place, securing a top-four finish. They are now seven points clear of fifth-placed Lazio, with only two rounds remaining in the season.

Roma, meanwhile, remain in sixth place with 63 points, trailing fourth-placed Juventus by one point. Their first defeat of 2025 has placed their Champions League hopes in serious jeopardy.

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