Match report

Atalanta Defeats Genoa 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Genoa
Genoa
2–3
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
May 17, 2025

Atalanta stunned Genoa by securing a thrilling victory on Wednesday night in the Italian Serie A. Goals from Iago Sulemana, Daniele Maldini, and Matías Retegui were enough to overcome two strikes from Andrea Pinamonti for Genoa, despite a tense second half that saw multiple substitutions from both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Genoa 2-3 Atalanta
  • • Goals: A. Pinamonti (Genoa) - 37', 58'
  • • Goals: I. Sulemana, D. Maldini, M. Retegui (Atalanta)
  • • Substitutions: Johan Vásquez for Genoa at 35'
  • • VAR intervention cancelled a goal by Mattia Bani for Genoa in the first half

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Leali (G)
  • 20 S. Sabelli (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 22 J. Vásquez (D)
  • 3 Aarón Martín (D)
  • 73 P. Masini (M)
  • 47 M. Badelj (M)
  • 32 M. Frendrup (M)
  • 15 B. Norton-Cuffy (F)
  • 19 A. Pinamonti (F)
  • 9 Vítinha (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 K. De Winter
  • 59 A. Zanoli
  • 5 J. Onana
  • 2 M. Thorsby
  • 18 C. Ekuban
  • 34 S. Otoa
  • 39 D. Sommariva
  • 53 L. Kassa
  • 76 L. Venturino
  • 21 J. Ekhator
  • 10 Junior Messias
  • 31 B. Siegrist
  • 24 R. Scaglione

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 3 O. Kossounou (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 15 M. de Roon (D)
  • 27 M. Palestra (M)
  • 6 I. Sulemana (M)
  • 44 M. Brescianini (M)
  • 22 M. Ruggeri (M)
  • 24 L. Samardžić (F)
  • 70 D. Maldini (F)
  • 32 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Bellanova
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 77 D. Zappacosta
  • 8 M. Pašalić
  • 13 Éderson
  • 11 A. Lookman
  • 29 M. Carnesecchi
  • 40 P. Comi
  • 45 D. Vavassori
  • 43 L. Riccio
  • 49 T. Del Lungo
  • 31 F. Rossi

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    35' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Johan Vásquez · On: K. De Winter
  2. Genoa
    37' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pinamonti · Assist: A. Martin
  3. Genoa
    45'+1 Genoa Var · Goal cancelled
    Mattia Bani
  4. Atalanta
    47' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sulemana · Assist: M. Ruggeri
  5. Atalanta
    56' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ruggeri · On: R. Bellanova
  6. Genoa
    58' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pinamonti · Assist: S. Sabelli
  7. Atalanta
    63' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Maldini · Assist: Marten de Roon
  8. Genoa
    66' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Sabelli · On: A. Zanoli
  9. Genoa
    67' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Badelj · On: J. Onana
  10. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Maldini · On: C. De Ketelaere
  11. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Palestra · On: D. Zappacosta
  12. Atalanta
    74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Brescianini · On: M. Pasalic
  13. Genoa
    77' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: M. Thorsby
  14. Genoa
    77' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Pinamonti · On: C. Ekuban
  15. Atalanta
    81' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Sulemana · On: Éderson
  16. Atalanta
    89' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Retegui · Assist: C. De Ketelaere

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Atalanta
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 463 377
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.22 1.96
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 375 304
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's equalizer by Iago Sulemana in the 47th minute shifted momentum, breaking down Genoa's early lead.
  • ▸ Matías Retegui's goal for Atalanta at the 89th minute solidified their victory, overcoming a strong comeback attempt from Genoa.