Sassuolo vs Atalanta Highlights and Goals

Serie A

2:00 PMMarch 1, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Sassuolo

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(1 - 0)

Atalanta

MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore

Referee: Matteo Marchetti, Italy

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Sassuolo

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Atalanta

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

24%

76%

1.52

Expected goals (xG)

2.96

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

7

Total shots

25

5

Shots on target

7

1

Shots off target

11

1

Blocked shots

7

6

Shots inside box

20

1

Shots outside box

5

3

Corner kicks

9

1

Offsides

4

Passing

203

Total passes

650

141 (69%)

Accurate passes

600 (92%)

Discipline

3

Fouls

12

2

Yellow cards

2

1

Red cards

0

6

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Sassuolo

4-3-3

49 G Arijanet Murić 9.3

23 D Ulisses Garcia 6.9

80 D Tarik Muharemović 7.0

21 D Jay Idzes 12' Roughing 6.3

25 D Woyo Coulibaly 7.3

42 M Kristian Thorstvedt 69' 7.9

18 M Nemanja Matić 57' Unsportsmanlike conduct 7.3

90 M Ismael Koné 23' 7.9

45 F Armand Laurienté 23' 69' 7.2

99 F Andrea Pinamonti 16' Serious foul 3.0

10 F Domenico Berardi (C) 8.0

Substitutes

24 F Luca Moro

7 M Cristian Volpato

40 M Aster Vranckx

50 M Darryl Bakola

66 D Pedro Felipe

19 D Filippo Romagna

12 G Giacomo Satalino

13 G Stefano Turati

16 G Gioele Zacchi

3 D Josh Doig 89' Replaced by I. Kone

44 M Edoardo Iannoni 79' Replaced by A. Fadera 6.5

35 M Luca Lipani 73' Replaced by N. Matic 6.6

8 F M'Bala Nzola 73' Replaced by D. Berardi 6.7

20 F Alieu Fadera 74' Replaced by A. Lauriente 79' Replaced E. Iannoni

Coach

Fabio Grosso

Atalanta

3-4-2-1

29 G Marco Carnesecchi 6.7

23 D Sead Kolašinac 6.3

19 D Berat Djimsiti 6.3

42 D Giorgio Scalvini 6.2

47 M Lorenzo Bernasconi 21' Roughing 6.3

8 M Mario Pašalić 7.5

15 M Marten de Roon (C) 8.0

16 M Raoul Bellanova 6.6

59 F Nicola Zalewski 58' Roughing 6.5

10 F Lazar Samardžić 6.6

9 F Gianluca Scamacca 6.2

Substitutes

77 D Davide Zappacosta 88' 46' Replaced by R. Bellanova 6.9

7 F Kamaldeen Sulemana 46' Replaced by L. Bernasconi 6.3

90 F Nikola Krstović 46' Replaced by G. Scamacca 6.9

6 M Yunus Musah 88' 67' Replaced by N. Zalewski 7.3

4 D Isak Hien 76' Replaced by B. Djimsiti 7.0

57 G Marco Sportiello

31 G Francesco Rossi

3 D Odilon Kossounou

5 D Mitchel Bakker

45 F Dominic Vavassori

Coach

Raffaele Palladino

Serie A Standings - Serie A

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Inter	26	21	1	4	62-21	41	64	W 01 February: Cremonese 0 - 2 Inter W 08 February: Sassuolo 0 - 5 Inter W 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus W 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter W 28 February: Inter 2 - 0 Genoa
2	AC Milan	26	15	9	2	41-20	21	54	D No match found W 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan W No match found D No match found L No match found
3	Napoli	27	16	5	6	41-28	13	53	W 31 January: Napoli 2 - 1 Fiorentina W 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli D 15 February: Napoli 2 - 2 AS Roma L 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli W 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli
4	AS Roma	26	16	2	8	34-16	18	50	D 25 January: AS Roma 1 - 1 AC Milan L 02 February: Udinese 1 - 0 AS Roma W 09 February: AS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari D 15 February: Napoli 2 - 2 AS Roma W 22 February: AS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese
5	Como	27	13	9	5	44-20	24	48	D 01 February: Como 0 - 0 Atalanta L 14 February: Como 1 - 2 Fiorentina D 18 February: AC Milan 1 - 1 Como W 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como W 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce
6	Juventus	26	13	7	6	43-25	18	46	W 25 January: Juventus 3 - 0 Napoli W 01 February: Parma 1 - 4 Juventus D 08 February: Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio L 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus L 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como
7	Atalanta	26	12	9	5	36-22	14	45	W No match found D No match found W 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta W 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli W No match found
8	Bologna	26	10	6	10	35-32	3	36	L 25 January: Genoa 3 - 2 Bologna L 03 February: Bologna 0 - 3 AC Milan L 08 February: Bologna 0 - 1 Parma W 15 February: Torino 1 - 2 Bologna W 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese
9	Sassuolo	26	10	5	11	32-35	-3	35	W 31 January: Pisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo W No match found L No match found W 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona W 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta
10	Lazio	26	8	10	8	26-25	1	34	D 24 January: Lecce 0 - 0 Lazio W 30 January: Lazio 3 - 2 Genoa D 08 February: Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio L 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio
11	Parma	27	8	9	10	20-32	-12	33	L 01 February: Parma 1 - 4 Juventus W 08 February: Bologna 0 - 1 Parma W 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona W 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari
12	Udinese	26	9	5	12	28-39	-11	32	W 26 January: Hellas Verona 1 - 3 Udinese W 02 February: Udinese 1 - 0 AS Roma L 08 February: Lecce 2 - 1 Udinese L 15 February: Udinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo L 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese
13	Cagliari	27	7	9	11	29-36	-7	30	W 31 January: Cagliari 4 - 0 Hellas Verona L 09 February: AS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari L 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari
14	Genoa	26	6	9	11	32-37	-5	27	W No match found L 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli L No match found D No match found W No match found
15	Torino	26	7	6	13	25-47	-22	27	L 24 January: Como 6 - 0 Torino W 01 February: Torino 1 - 0 Lecce D 07 February: Fiorentina 2 - 2 Torino L 15 February: Torino 1 - 2 Bologna L 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino
16	Fiorentina	26	5	9	12	30-39	-9	24	L 24 January: Fiorentina 1 - 2 Cagliari L 31 January: Napoli 2 - 1 Fiorentina D 07 February: Fiorentina 2 - 2 Torino W 14 February: Como 1 - 2 Fiorentina W 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa
17	Cremonese	26	5	9	12	21-36	-15	24	L 01 February: Cremonese 0 - 2 Inter L 09 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan
18	Lecce	27	6	6	15	18-36	-18	24	L 01 February: Torino 1 - 0 Lecce W 08 February: Lecce 2 - 1 Udinese W 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce L 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter L 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce
19	Pisa	26	1	12	13	20-43	-23	15	L 23 January: Inter 6 - 2 Pisa L 31 January: Pisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo D 06 February: Hellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa L 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan L 23 February: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa
20	Hellas Verona	27	2	9	16	20-48	-28	15	L 31 January: Cagliari 4 - 0 Hellas Verona D 06 February: Hellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa L 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona L 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona L 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - Serie B

Sassuolo secured a remarkable 2-1 victory over Atalanta at the MAPEI Stadium, overcoming an early red card to clinch all three points.

Sassuolo defied all expectations to defeat Atalanta 2-1 in a dramatic Serie A fixture on March 1, 2026. Ismael Kone and Kristian Thorstvedt were the heroes, each scoring crucial goals.

The hosts, Sassuolo, entered the match sitting 9th in the league table. They sought to build on a decent run of form. Atalanta, placed 7th, aimed to strengthen their challenge for a European spot.

The game exploded into controversy early on. Sassuolo defender J. Idzes received a yellow card in the 12th minute. Moments later, Andrea Pinamonti was shown a straight red card in the 16th minute for a serious foul, leaving Sassuolo with ten men.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Sassuolo responded bravely. Ismael Kone stunned the visitors, finding the net in the 23rd minute. Armand Lauriente delivered the assist, capping a swift counter-attack.

Atalanta pressed for an equalizer, attempting to exploit their extra man. However, Sassuolo goalkeeper Arijanet Muric was in inspired form, making several crucial saves. Federico Grosso picked up a yellow card for Sassuolo in first-half stoppage time.

At halftime, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini made three immediate changes, hoping to turn the tide. Sassuolo’s task was clear: maintain defensive solidity and look for opportunities on the break.

The second half saw Atalanta dominate possession and territory. Sassuolo defended resolutely, frustrating their opponents. Nemanja Matic and Nicola Zalewski were both booked in quick succession around the 57th minute.

Sassuolo then delivered a devastating blow against the run of play. Kristian Thorstvedt fired home in the 69th minute, doubling the lead. Lauriente secured his second assist of the match, threading a perfect pass.

Atalanta finally found a breakthrough late in the game. Substitute Yunus Musah scored in the 88th minute, reducing the deficit. Davide Zappacosta provided the assist, setting up a nervy conclusion.

Sassuolo endured intense pressure during the five minutes of added time. Their ten men showcased incredible determination. Muric continued his heroic performance between the posts, securing the memorable win.

Atalanta boasted 76% possession and registered 25 shots, with 7 on target, demonstrating their offensive effort. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.96. Sassuolo managed only 24% possession and 7 shots, 5 on target, but converted their chances efficiently, outperforming their 1.52 xG.

This victory provides a significant boost for Sassuolo, improving their league position and confidence. For Atalanta, it represents a missed opportunity to advance further up the Serie A table.