Match report

Atalanta Defeats Chelsea 2-1 in UEFA Champions League Showdown

Atalanta
Atalanta
2–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Dec 9, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, Atalanta overcame a strong Chelsea side to secure a narrow but significant victory. The match saw early heroics from João Pedro for Chelsea, who put them in front with a well-taken goal. However, a determined performance by Atalanta's key players led to goals from G. Scamacca and C. De Ketelaere that secured their 2-1 victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Atalanta 2–1 Chelsea
  • • João Pedro (Chelsea) scored in the 25th minute to put Chelsea ahead.
  • • G. Scamacca (Atalanta) equalized with a goal in the 55th minute, assisted by C. De Ketelaere.
  • • C. De Ketelaere (Atalanta) secured the win for Atalanta with a late goal in the 83rd minute.

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)
  • 16 R. Bellanova (M)
  • 15 M. De Roon (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 11 A. Lookman (F)
  • 9 G. Scamacca (F)

Substitutes

  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 4 I. Hien
  • 6 Y. Musah
  • 8 M. Pasalic
  • 10 L. Samardzic
  • 42 G. Scalvini
  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 69 H. Ahanor
  • 70 D. Maldini
  • 77 D. Zappacosta
  • 90 N. Krstovic

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 34 J. Acheampong (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 11 J. Gittens (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 50 M. Merrick
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 32 T. George
  • 38 M. Guiu
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 49 A. Garnacho

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    17' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bellanova · On: D. Zappacosta
  2. Chelsea
    25' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: R. James
  3. Chelsea
    26' Chelsea Var · Goal confirmed
    João Pedro
  4. Chelsea
    29' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chalobah

    Foul

  5. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chalobah · On: W. Fofana
  6. Atalanta
    55' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Scamacca · Assist: C. De Ketelaere
  7. Chelsea
    67' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: M. Gusto
  8. Chelsea
    67' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Neto · On: A. Garnacho
  9. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: H. Ahanor
  10. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Scamacca · On: N. Krstovic
  11. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: Tosin Adarabioyo
  12. Atalanta
    83' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: Marten de Roon
  13. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Éderson · On: Yunus Musah
  14. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Lookman · On: M. Pasalic

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Chelsea
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 494 509
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.72 1.37
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 417 437
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ João Pedro's early strike gave Chelsea an initial lead, but it was short-lived.
  • ▸ G. Scamacca's equalizing goal in the second half changed the momentum and boosted Atalanta’s confidence.
  • ▸ C. De Ketelaere's decisive late goal turned the tide for Atalanta, ensuring their victory.