In a closely contested match, Atalanta Primavera defeated Slavia Praha 2-0 at the Centro Bortolotti in the 2025/26 UEFA Youth League’s MD3. This victory marks a significant achievement for coach Giovanni Bosi and his squad.
Match Summary
The kickoff saw both teams exhibit high intensity. Although each side had their moments, it was Atalanta who initially threatened with a shot from Camara, which forced a strong save from Slavia’s goalkeeper, Paar. Isoa also came close with a header narrowly missing the target. Just before halftime, Atalanta nearly took the lead, hitting the crossbar after a corner kick.
Second Half Highlights
The second half presented further opportunities for Atalanta. Camara once again showcased his skills but his left-footed effort went into the side netting. Shortly after, Valdivia attempted a strike from distance, but Paar was equal to the task. Slavia Praha, through Kolísek, also sought to apply pressure.
The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when a fortunate deflection from a corner resulted in an own goal from Kolísek, giving Atalanta a 1-0 lead. The dominance of Atalanta continued as the match progressed, leading to a second goal. In the 85th minute, Gasparello, born in 2009, made an impact by curling a beautiful left-footed shot into the far corner, finalizing the score at 2-0.
Scoring Summary
| Minute | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Kolísek (own goal) | Atalanta |
| 85 | Gasparello | Atalanta |
Team Lineups
For Atalanta, the following players participated:
- Anelli
- Ramaj
- Mencaraglia
- Rinaldi
- Valdivia (substituted by Artesani at 59 minutes)
- Bono (substituted by Michieletto at 59 minutes)
- Isoa
- Percassi (substituted by Maffessoli at 77 minutes)
- Leandri
- Mouisse (substituted by Gasparello at 67 minutes)
- Camara (substituted by Pedretti at 59 minutes)
Players unused during the match included Sonzogni, Corti, Cakolli, and Aliprandi.
Slavia Praha’s lineup featured:
- Paar
- Kovář
- Naskos
- Pikolon
- Beran (substituted by Frolík at 87 minutes)
- Hájek (substituted by Rajnoha at 58 minutes)
- Szywakla (substituted by Potměšil at 58 minutes)
- Boledovič (substituted by Suleiman at 74 minutes)
- Palaščák (substituted by Tomek at 74 minutes)
- Kolísek
- Slončík
Coaches for the teams included Giovanni Bosi for Atalanta and Joroslav Machač for Slavia Praha.
This compelling match showcases the strength and potential of Atalanta in the UEFA Youth League, particularly through their budding talents. The victory over Slavia Praha places them in a favorable position moving forward in the tournament.
