Key Takeaways:
- Atalanta eliminated Juventus from the Coppa Italia with a 3-0 victory at the Gewiss Stadiu
- The result marked Juventus’ heaviest defeat since Luciano Spalletti assumed managerial duties
- Gianluca Scamacca, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Mario Pašalić provided the goals to secure Atalanta’s place in the semifinals
Match Overview
Atalanta secured a place in the Coppa Italia semifinals following a 3-0 win over Juventus in the quarterfinal encounter at the Gewiss Stadium. The Bergamo side capitalised on their chances, ending Juventus’ ambitions of lifting the trophy this season and consigning the Turin outfit to their largest defeat under the management of Luciano Spalletti.
Although Atalanta were pragmatic in their approach and benefitted from a slice of fortune, the hosts broke the deadlock in the 28th minute with a penalty converted by Gianluca Scamacca. Kamaldeen Sulemana extended the advantage in the 77th minute, while Mario Pašalić put the tie beyond doubt with a third goal in the 85th minute.
𝑺𝑳𝑰𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑶 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳𝑺 ⛷️🖤💙@acqua_lete | #AtalantaJuve #CoppaItaliaFrecciarossa #GoAtalantaGo pic.twitter.com/b3Vf8IOh5Y
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) February 5, 2026
Juventus, dominant in both possession and chance creation, squandered several opportunities. Despite their statistical superiority, the Bianconeri were unable to translate their dominance into goals and consequently suffered a comprehensive defeat.
Line-ups and Tactical Set-up
Atalanta’s starting eleven featured Gianluca Scamacca spearheading the attack, with Giacomo Raspadori and Charles De Ketelaere supporting from advanced midfield roles. Ederson and Marten de Roon were paired in central midfield, while Davide Zappacosta and Lorenzo Bernasconi operated as wing-backs.
Luciano Spalletti reverted to a 3-4-3 for this fixture, with Jonathan David as the central striker, flanked by Francisco Conceição and Weston McKennie. Khéphren Thuram partnered Manuel Locatelli in midfield, while Andrea Cambiaso and Pierre Kalulu provided width as wing-backs.
Match Progression and Key Moments
The match began with immediate intent, as Juventus posed the first threat only ten seconds after kick-off. Khéphren Thuram latched onto a lofted ball in the box and volleyed off target. In the 16th minute, Francisco Conceição’s delivery found Jonathan David, whose touch failed to trouble the goalkeeper.
Atalanta’s earliest shot on target arrived courtesy of Emerson in the 17th minute. However, Mattia Perin dealt comfortably with the effort. Juventus had the best chance in the 20th minute, following skilful play by Conceição at the edge of the area, but Carnesecchi stood firm.
The decisive moment came in the 28th minute. A handball by Bremer, confirmed after a VAR review, led to a penalty which Gianluca Scamacca duly converted, handing Atalanta an early advantage.
Bremer nearly atoned for his error minutes later, heading narrowly wide, while Juventus continued to threaten. In the 33rd minute, a rehearsed set-piece routine forced a goal-line clearance from the Atalanta defence. Before the end of the first half, Manuel Locatelli’s free kick went just wide of the upright.
Second Half Analysis
Following the restart, Juventus continued to dictate possession and pressed forward with intent. Yet, despite their efforts, significant attempts remained elusive. In the 67th minute, Weston McKennie turned in the box and shot wide, while Jérémie Boga created another chance for Lloyd Kelly two minutes later, but the header missed the target.
A notable opportunity came in the 72nd minute, when Boga advanced down the byline and squared for McKennie, who could not connect with the open goal at his mercy.
Atalanta punished Juventus’ profligacy in the 77th minute. Charles De Ketelaere delivered a sharp ball from the right, which passed by Nikola Krstović and found Kamaldeen Sulemana at the back post for a simple finish.
With Juventus chasing the game, Mario Pašalić sealed the result in the 85th minute by collecting the ball in the penalty area and dispatching a precise low effort into the far corner. Khéphren Thuram’s long-range attempt in stoppage time was comfortably gathered by Carnesecchi; shortly afterwards, Openda volleyed over after breaking through, as Juventus’ night ended in disappointment.
Statistical Summary
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | 3 | Gianluca Scamacca (28′, pen), Kamaldeen Sulemana (77′), Mario Pašalić (85′) |
| Juventus | 0 | – |
Looking Ahead
Atalanta progress to the Coppa Italia semifinals and will now await the outcome of the quarterfinal clash between Bologna and Lazio to discover their next opponent.
