Atalanta achieved a notable victory against AS Roma at the New Balance Arena on Sunday, January 4, 2026, during Serie A Week 18. This result is a blow for Roma. Gian Piero Gasperini, whose contract extends until 2026, should not only be requesting one or two strikers for his squad but also demanding greater ruthlessness in crucial matches.

Tonight's game in Bergamo was no different: it concluded with a 1-0 win for Palladino's Atalanta, thanks to a first-half goal from Scalvini. The match was filled with controversies (was there a foul on Svilar during Atalanta's goal?), disputes between the coaching staff, some overly aggressive tackles, and a disallowed goal for Scamacca.

Also highlighted was Gasperini's nine-year relationship with Bergamo. There was a spiteful banner, another expressing affection, along with applause and chants.

Recurring themes of a night that, however, was not solely about romance: Atalanta continued its pursuit (now at 25 points), while Roma (with 33 points) remains among the top teams but has been caught by Juventus and could be surpassed by Como, who have a game in hand. This is a warning sign that should not be overlooked: 7 losses in 18 matches. Alongside Sassuolo, no team in the top 10 has performed worse.

Atalanta official starting lineup against AS Roma

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2025– 2026 Italian Serie A Week 18

Atalanta  -  AS Roma
Saturday 3 January 2026
New Balance Arena
Bergamo, Italy

20:45

Referee: FABBRI
Assistants: CECCONI – BERCIGLI
IV: ZUFFERLI
VAR: MARESCA
AVAR: DI PAOLO

⚽️ Goals: 12' Giorgio Scalvini (A)

🟨 Yellow Cards:

✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:

Click the video to watch Atalanta 1 - 0 AS Roma highlights on Saturday 3 January 2025