Atalanta Back in UCL Venezia Fights Off Relegation in Serie A

Venezia Takes Crucial Step Toward Serie A Survival With Fiorentina Victory

Atalanta Books Champions League Return

Atalanta secured their place in next season’s Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Monday. The win guarantees a third-place finish in Serie A, putting them seven points clear of Juventus with just two matches remaining.

Match Highlights:

Ademola Lookman opened scoring in the 9th minute (his 15th league goal this season)
Bryan Cristante equalized for Roma before halftime
Ibrahim Sulemana netted the decisive winner
Atalanta’s fifth UCL qualification since 2019

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side now looks ahead to their final matches against Genoa and Parma with the pressure off, while Roma remains in sixth place, one point behind Juventus and Lazio in the European qualification race.

Venezia’s Survival Hopes Get Major Boost

In a crucial relegation battle, Venezia claimed a vital 2-1 home win against Fiorentina to climb out of the drop zone:

Key Moments:

Fali Candé broke the deadlock in the 60th minute
Gaetano Oristanio doubled the lead eight minutes later
Rolando Mandragora’s late goal wasn’t enough for Fiorentina

The result moves Venezia to 17th place – one point clear of danger with challenging fixtures against Cagliari and Juventus remaining. For Fiorentina, the defeat damages their European aspirations, leaving them ninth and four points off continental qualification.