Soccer-Atalanta secure Champions League spot with Roma win

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 04:16:35 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-07 14:29:36

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Soccer-European Cup qualification-Italy-ATA-ROM/REPORT (UPDATE 1, PIX): UPDATE 1-Atalanta secure Champions League spot with Roma win

Celebrations on the pitch, in the stands and across the city of Bergamo as Atalanta secure a Champions League spot for the second consecutive year, after beating Roma on Sunday afternoon.

Atalanta finished the job they barely started in Rome, with a 3-1 victory at home against Roma on Sunday evening. The result saw them climb back into fourth place in the Italian league, ahead of Juventus who have a game in hand but also face a much tougher final day clash against title contenders Napoli.

It was a special night for Colombian striker Luis Muriel, whose brace sealed the victory and the Champions League place. It was his first start since February and he certainly delivered, scoring the opener after 16 minutes with a clever header past Roma's Brazilian keeper Pau Lopez.

The visitors drew level after a howler from Atalanta keeper Marco Sportiello, who let Lorenzo Pellegrini's shot slip through his fingers in the 22nd minute.

However, Muriel put Atalanta back in front five minutes into the second half with a wonderful strike from outside the box after a neat one-two with his strike partner Duvan Zapata.

The Colombian then turned provider, setting up fellow countryman Johan Mojica for the third with a delightful back-heel touch eight minutes from time.

It was Mojica's first goal for the club and one that will surely not be his last, as Atalanta secured a place in next season's Champions League group stages, becoming the first club ever to do so with two consecutive fourth-place finishes.

The party was on across the city of Bergamo as fans gathered to celebrate a famous night for the club, with the players joining in once their duties were done.

With one game to go Atalanta sits in fourth place on 72 points, level with Juventus who have played one game less. The Bianconeri face a tough away day at Napoli who themselves are chasing that all-elusive title. A win for Juventus would see them level on points with Atalanta but with a better goal difference.

However, Atalanta fans can relax for now, after an incredible campaign they have secured that coveted Champions League spot, for the second season in a row.

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