Match report

Atalanta Defeats Cremonese 2-1 in Serie A Thriller

Atalanta
Atalanta
2–1
FT
Cremonese
Cremonese
Feb 9, 2026

Atalanta secured a hard-fought victory against Cremonese on Thursday night. Goals from N. Krstovic and D. Zappacosta gave Atalanta an early lead, but M. Thorsby's late goal for Cremonese kept the match tense until the end.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta: 2 goals (N. Krstovic, D. Zappacosta)
  • • Cremonese: 1 goal (M. Thorsby)
  • • Yellow Cards: S. Kolasinac and O. Kossounou for Atalanta
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes from both teams to maintain momentum

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 23 S. Kolasinac (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 8 M. Pasalic (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 59 N. Zalewski (M)
  • 10 L. Samardzic (F)
  • 18 G. Raspadori (F)
  • 90 N. Krstovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 16 R. Bellanova
  • 6 Y. Musah
  • 47 L. Bernasconi
  • 7 K. Sulemana
  • 9 G. Scamacca
  • 5 M. Bakker
  • 4 I. Hien
  • 3 O. Kossounou

Cremonese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Audero (G)
  • 23 F. Ceccherini (D)
  • 6 F. Baschirotto (D)
  • 5 S. Luperto (D)
  • 4 T. Barbieri (M)
  • 2 M. Thorsby (M)
  • 33 A. Grassi (M)
  • 29 Y. Maleh (M)
  • 3 G. Pezzella (M)
  • 90 F. Bonazzoli (F)
  • 10 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Silvestri
  • 69 L. Nava
  • 9 M. Djuric
  • 99 A. Sanabria
  • 32 M. Payero
  • 14 F. Moumbagna
  • 55 F. Folino
  • 24 F. Terracciano
  • 7 A. Zerbin
  • 22 R. Floriani
  • 25 D. Pavesi

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    13' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Krstovic · Assist: G. Raspadori
  2. Atalanta
    25' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Zappacosta · Assist: M. Pasalic
  3. Cremonese
    39' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ceccherini · On: Filippo Terracciano
  4. Cremonese
    46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bonazzoli · On: M. Djuric
  5. Atalanta
    49' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kolasinac

    Foul

  6. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: O. Kossounou
  7. Atalanta
    59' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Zappacosta · On: R. Bellanova
  8. Cremonese
    62' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vardy · On: A. Sanabria
  9. Cremonese
    62' Cremonese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alberto Grassi · On: M. Payero
  10. Atalanta
    70' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: Lorenzo Bernasconi
  11. Atalanta
    70' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Samardzic · On: K. Sulemana
  12. Atalanta
    78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: Yunus Musah
  13. Atalanta
    82' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kossounou

    Foul

  14. Cremonese
    84' Cremonese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Barbieri · On: A. Zerbin
  15. Atalanta
    90'+3 Atalanta Var · Goal cancelled
    B. Djimsiti
  16. Cremonese
    90' Cremonese Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Thorsby · Assist: S. Luperto

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Cremonese
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 76%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 29 12
Corners 13 2
Total Passes 487 388
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 10 3
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 1.78 0.63
Shots off Target 10 7
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 401 296
Shots Inside Box 21 7
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's early goals by Krstovic (13') and Zappacosta (25') set the tone for a dominant first half.
  • ▸ Cremonese's late goal by Thorsby (90'+0) provided a brief glimmer of hope but could not turn the match around.