Key Takeaways:
- Atalanta secured a 1:0 away victory against Olympique Marseille in the Champions League main phase at the Stade Velodrome
- This result marked Atalanta’s first win in five visits to France
- Lazar Samardzic netted the decisive goal with a long-range effort at the end of the match
Match Analysis
Atalanta ended their sequence of disappointing away results by claiming a 1:0 win over Olympique Marseille at the Stade Velodrome in a Champions League main phase encounter. Notably, this victory represented the Italian side’s first triumph from five previous trips to France.
Key Moments and Opportunities
The action began with a promising opening for the visitors after Nikola Krstovic was brought down by Geronimo Rulli, resulting in a penalty. However, Rulli made amends for his error by denying Charles De Ketelaere from the spot, and Krstovic was unable to convert the rebound from close distance.
Before the interval, Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tested Atalanta’s resolve, forcing an impressive save to keep the deadlock intact.
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Second Half Drama
After the break, Atalanta continued to threaten, and Ademola Lookman found the net, only for his effort to be ruled out for offside. As the encounter seemed destined for a stalemate, Lazar Samardzic delivered a spectacular long-range strike at the death, clinching a deserved victory for the visitors.
Statistical Overview
| Fixture | Score | Competition | Venue | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympique Marseille vs Atalanta | 0:1 | Champions League Main Phase | Stade Velodrome | Samardzic scores last-minute winner |
Current Form
With this success, Atalanta extended their impressive run, remaining unbeaten in nine of their most recent ten fixtures. Conversely, Marseille have managed only one win in their last five outings, highlighting their recent struggles.
