Mateo Retegui stole the show on Saturday afternoon, scoring an incredible four goals as Atalanta cruised to a 5-0 victory over Hellas Verona in Serie A.
Match Recap
Atalanta entered the match four points ahead of Juventus in fourth place, following the Bianconeri’s dramatic victory over Como on Friday. They extended that gap with ease, producing a five-star display at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
First-Half Hat-Trick for Retegui
Mateo Retegui wasted no time in making an impact:
- 21′ – 1st Goal: A simple tap-in after Charles De Ketelaere struck the post.
- 25′ – 2nd Goal: A composed finish following a great assist from Berat Djimsiti.
- 40′ – 3rd Goal: Another clinical poacher’s finish, reacting quickest after Stefan Posch hit the upright.
Atalanta Dominate the Second Half
- Ederson (37′) made it 3-0 before halftime with a brilliant solo run and curling finish.
- Retegui (56′) wrapped up the rout, volleying home Marten de Roon’s perfectly weighted pass to make it 4-0.
League Standings Update
Atalanta remain third in Serie A with 50 points, sitting:
- Four points behind leaders Napoli
- One point behind second-placed Inter
Both Napoli and Inter have games in hand this weekend.
Data Debrief: Retegui’s Historic Performance
- First player to score four goals in a Serie A match since Lautaro Martinez (September 2023, Inter vs. Salernitana).
- First player to net four goals in one of Europe’s top 10 leagues since the turn of the year.
- 20 goals in 24 Serie A appearances this season – the best goalscoring start by an Atalanta player in history.
Final Score: Verona 0-5 Atalanta
