Atalanta and Sassuolo secured their first Serie A wins, with Atalanta defeating Lecce 4-1 and Sassuolo edging out Lazio 1-0. Udinese maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-0 victory over Pisa. Charles De Ketelaere starred for Atalanta, scoring twice.
The Italian Serie A witnessed a weekend of thrilling football as Atalanta and Sassuolo both clinched their first wins of the season, while Udinese continued their unbeaten run. Charles De Ketelaere emerged as the star for Atalanta, scoring twice in their dominant 4-1 victory over Lecce.
Atalanta's commanding performance was further highlighted by goals from Giorgio Scalvini and an own goal induced by Nicola Zalewski. The Gewiss Stadium erupted in the 37th minute when Scalvini rose highest to head home from Zalewski’s perfectly delivered corner, setting the tone for the match. Shortly after the interval, Mario Pasalic and Nikola Krstovic combined effectively to set up De Ketelaere for his first goal.
Zalewski, not content with just an assist, showcased his individual brilliance in the 70th minute, adding his name to the scoresheet. De Ketelaere then capitalized on a defensive error by Jamil Siebert, dispossessing him and racing through to score his second goal of the match. Despite Konan N’Dri’s stunning long-range consolation goal for Lecce, Atalanta’s victory was never in doubt. The victory propels Atalanta to a great start in the Serie A campaign.
5 – Charles De Ketelaere has scored his fifth brace in #SerieA, his first since May 12, 2024: since his arrival at Atalanta, only Lautaro and Vlahovic (both six) have scored more multiple goals in the tournament (five, tied with Retegui and Thuram). Top.#AtalantaLecce
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Meanwhile, Sassuolo secured a narrow 1-0 win against Lazio, earning their first points of the season in a closely contested match. The game saw drama in the first half when Aster Vranckx was initially shown a straight red card for a challenge on Nicolo Rovella, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review, allowing Sassuolo to maintain their full complement of players.
The decisive moment arrived 20 minutes from time when Tarik Muharemovic’s header from a deep corner was inadvertently helped into the net by substitute Alieu Fadera. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Sassuolo faithful, as their team finally tasted victory after a series of frustrating results. For Lazio, the defeat compounded their woes, leaving them searching for answers after a disappointing start to the campaign.
Udinese continued their solid start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Pisa. Iker Bravo scored the crucial goal after just 14 minutes, capitalizing on a loose ball in the penalty area to beat goalkeeper Adrian Semper. Udinese's organized defense and tactical discipline proved too difficult for Pisa to break down, as they maintained their unbeaten record. The win keeps Udinese among the early pacesetters in Serie A, as they continue to build momentum.
Data Debrief: De Ketelaere closes in on Lautaro and Vlahovic
Atalanta are up and running this Serie A season, with De Ketelaere’s fifth brace in the Italian top flight inspiring them to victory. Only Lautaro Martinez and Dusan Vlahovic (both six) have scored multiple goals in more matches than the Belgium international since he joined La Dea last year.
Meanwhile, Lazio have lost both of their opening two away games in Serie A for the second successive season, having never lost their first two away from the Stadio Olimpico in the previous eight campaigns.
The Biancocelesti have also failed to score in consecutive Serie A away matches for the first time since a run of three in May 2021.