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Atalanta turns the tables on Napoli in Serie A

February 22, 2026 / 9:28 PM
Atalanta turns the tables on Napoli in Serie A
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Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Atalanta secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against defending champions Napoli in the 26th round of the Italian Serie A, boosting their Champions League ambitions.

Napoli takes early lead

Napoli opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Dutch defender Sam Bokima, putting the visitors ahead early in the match.

Atalanta responds

Atalanta fought back with a goal from Croatian midfielder Mario Pašalić in the 61st minute, leveling the score and shifting momentum in their favor.

Substitute seals victory

Substitute Lazar Samardžić scored in the 81st minute to complete Atalanta’s turnaround and secure all three points.

Impact on the table

With the win, Atalanta moved up to seventh place with 45 points, while Napoli remained third with 50 points.

Breaking the losing streak

This victory marked Atalanta’s first win over Napoli after two consecutive defeats last season and in the first leg of the current season under coach Raffaele Palladino.

 

February 22, 2026 / 9:28 PM

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