Match report
Atalanta Defeats Athletic Club 2-3 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Atalanta
2–3
FT
Athletic Club
Jan 21, 2026
Atalanta and Athletic Club provided an electrifying encounter in the UEFA Champions League as Athletic Club overcame the early lead by securing a narrow 3-2 win. Despite G. Scamacca opening the scoring for Atalanta, Athletic Club's trio of goals from Guruzeta, Serrano, and Navarro sealed their victory. Krstovic provided late relief with another goal for Atalanta but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Key Facts
- • Athletic Club's Guruzeta scored first at minute 58, equalizing the match.
- • Navarro netted a crucial goal in the 74th minute to give Athletic Club the lead.
- • N. Serrano added another goal for Athletic Club in the 70th minute.
- • Atalanta's Krstovic scored a late consolation goal at minute 88.
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
- 3 O. Kossounou (D)
- 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 23 S. Kolasinac (D)
- 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
- 15 M. De Roon (M)
- 13 Ederson (M)
- 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
- 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
- 59 N. Zalewski (F)
- 9 G. Scamacca (F)
Substitutes
- 31 F. Rossi
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 4 I. Hien
- 6 Y. Musah
- 7 K. Sulemana
- 8 M. Pasalic
- 10 L. Samardzic
- 11 A. Lookman
- 42 G. Scalvini
- 69 H. Ahanor
- 70 D. Maldini
- 90 N. Krstovic
Athletic Club
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 U. Simon (G)
- 15 I. Lekue (D)
- 3 D. Vivian (D)
- 4 A. Paredes (D)
- 2 A. Gorosabel (M)
- 30 A. Rego (M)
- 18 M. Jauregizar (M)
- 19 A. Boiro (M)
- 11 G. Guruzeta (F)
- 23 R. Navarro (F)
- 20 U. Gomez (F)
Substitutes
- 26 M. Santos
- 27 A. Padilla
- 6 M. Vesga
- 8 O. Sancet
- 12 J. Areso
- 16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta
- 22 N. Serrano
- 31 A. Hierro
- 33 A. Perez
- 34 J. De Luis
- 35 I. Sanchez
- 44 S. Sanchez
Timeline
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16' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalG. Scamacca · Assist: N. Zalewski
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22' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardD. Vivian
Foul
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46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Boiro · On: O. Sancet
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54' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardMikel Jauregizar
Foul
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58' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalG. Guruzeta · Assist: R. Navarro
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59' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Mikel Jauregizar · On: M. Vesga
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59' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Rego · On: I. Ruiz de Galarreta
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66' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Zalewski · On: A. Lookman
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66' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Scamacca · On: N. Krstovic
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68' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: U. Gomez · On: N. Serrano
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70' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalN. Serrano · Assist: R. Navarro
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74' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalR. Navarro · Assist: O. Sancet
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76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Zappacosta · On: L. Samardzic
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76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Kolasinac · On: H. Ahanor
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81' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: Andoni Gorosabel · On: J. Areso
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82' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: Lorenzo Bernasconi · On: K. Sulemana
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88' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalN. Krstovic · Assist: A. Lookman
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90'+5 Atalanta Card · Yellow CardMarco Carnesecchi
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Athletic Club |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 66% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 671 | 292 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 2.02 | 1.74 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 567 | 192 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Athletic Club's rapid response with two quick goals from Serrano and Navarro turned the match in their favor after an early lead by Atalanta.
- ▸ Atalanta's substitution of Krstovic for Scamacca paid off as he scored a late consolation goal, showcasing team resilience.