Atalanta Defeat Cremonese 2-1 to Extend Unbeaten Run

Key Takeaways:

• Atalanta recorded a 2:1 victory over Cremonese in the 24th round of Serie A
• Raffaele Palladino’s side have now won four straight league matches at home and remain unbeaten in Serie A since the start of the year, with five wins and two draws
• Cremonese suffered their third consecutive defeat and have not secured a victory in their last ten encounters

Match Analysis

Atalanta continued their impressive Serie A campaign by overcoming Cremonese 2:1 at home in the 24th round of the Italian top flight. This result marks Atalanta’s fourth straight league victory at their own ground, maintaining an unbeaten league record since the beginning of the year, comprising five wins and two draws.

The hosts were on the front foot from the outset, applying sustained pressure on the Cremonese goal throughout the opening 45 minutes. The breakthrough arrived in the 13th minute when Giacomo Raspadori delivered a cross to Nikola Krstović, who expertly controlled the ball in the air, turned, and sent a volley into the net.

𝑾𝑰𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑵 🤩☔@Acqua_Lete | #AtalantaCremonese #GoAtalantaGo ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/ntzXev7CZD

— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) February 9, 2026

Atalanta nearly doubled their advantage just seven minutes later, but Lazar Samardžić’s effort crashed against the crossbar. Nevertheless, they found a second goal in the 25th minute as Davide Zappacosta received a pass from Mario Pašalić, dribbled past Giuseppe Pezzella, and finished from a tight angle.

Second Half Events and VAR Drama

The second half remained under Atalanta’s control, although Cremonese displayed greater attacking intent after the interval. In stoppage time, Berat Djimsiti appeared to have increased the lead from a corner, but the goal was ruled out by VAR due to an offside infringement by substitute Kamaldeen Sulemana. Despite this, Cremonese managed a consolation strike in the final seconds when Morten Thorsby volleyed home after receiving a cross from Sebastiano Luperto.

Standings and Statistical Overview

Conclusion

With this result, Atalanta solidified their grip on seventh place, tallying 39 points. Cremonese, after a third consecutive setback, stayed in 16th position with 23 points and have now gone ten Serie A matches without victory.