Atalanta Dominates Lecce 3-0 as Scalvini and De Ketelaere Shine

The Nerazzurri resumed their Serie A campaign in commanding fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare. In a clinical display on Matchday 31 of the 2025/26 Serie A Enilive, Atalanta utilized the vision of Charles De Ketelaere and the physicality of Giorgio Scalvini to dismantle the home side, moving their season total to 53 points.

For Atalanta, the result provides a significant boost as they head toward the season finale. The victory was characterized by tactical precision and a high level of efficiency in the final third, leaving Lecce struggling to find a response despite several efforts to break through the Atalanta defense.

Match Breakdown: Clinical Execution at Stadio Via del Mare

The match began with Lecce attempting to establish a foothold, though an early effort from Fofana sailed well over the target. Atalanta’s first legitimate threat arrived in the 19th minute when Charles De Ketelaere linked up with Nikola Krstović, but the effort was denied by Lecce goalkeeper Falcone.

The deadlock broke in the 29th minute. De Ketelaere, acting as the primary architect for the visitors, threaded a precise pass into the path of Giorgio Scalvini. The defender skipped past his marker inside the penalty area and drove a powerful right-footed shot across the goal and past Falcone to produce it 1-0.

Lecce struggled to contain the Nerazzurri’s verticality. While Falcone remained active—including a save in the 42nd minute to deny Krstović—Atalanta continued to dictate the tempo. (For those looking to revisit the action, the match highlights capture the intensity of the encounter below.)

The second half saw Atalanta double their lead in the 59th minute. Once again, De Ketelaere provided the key, sliding a precise pass through the middle to Nikola Krstović. Krstović took a controlled touch and neatly tucked the ball into the corner, scoring against his former club to make it 2-0.

The final blow came in the 73rd minute. After Falcone denied an attempt by Éderson, Giacomo Raspadori was quickest to the follow-up. Set up by Pašalić, Raspadori struck a precise left-footed shot under the crossbar to seal the 3-0 triumph.

Player Spotlight: Scalvini and De Ketelaere

While the scoresheet shows three different goalscorers, the narrative of the match was driven by the synergy between the defense and the midfield. Giorgio Scalvini, standing at 194 cm, was a towering presence throughout the 90 minutes. Beyond his opening goal, the defender’s commanding display earned him an 8.6 Sofascore rating, marking him as the standout performer of the match.

Equally influential was Charles De Ketelaere. While he did not find the back of the net himself, his two assists were the catalyst for Atalanta’s dominance. His ability to unlock the Lecce defense with vertical passing ensured that the Nerazzurri remained in control for the majority of the contest.

Key Match Statistics

• Final Score: Lecce 0-3 Atalanta
• Atalanta Points: 53 (following win)
• Scalvini Performance: 1 shot, 1 goal, 8.6 Sofascore rating
• De Ketelaere Contribution: 2 assists
• Scorers: Scalvini (29′), Krstović (59′), Raspadori (73′)

Lecce’s Struggle for Rhythm

Under coach Eusebio Di Francesco, Lecce attempted to maintain pressure, but the gaps in their defensive line were exploited repeatedly. Falcone was arguably the most active player for the home side, preventing the scoreline from becoming even more lopsided with several key saves.

Lecce’s tactical adjustments in the second half—including substitutions of N’Dri for Veiga and Coulibaly for Ramadani in the 68th minute, and Stulic for Cheddira in the 78th—failed to produce a goal or a significant shift in momentum.

The Lecce starting XI consisted of: Falcone, Veiga, Tiago Gabriel, Siebert, Ndaba, Ramadani, Ngom, Pierotti, Fofana, Banda, and Cheddira.

Looking Ahead

This victory puts Atalanta on course for the season finale with significant momentum. Having reached 53 points, the Nerazzurri have established themselves as a formidable force in the closing stages of the 2025/26 Serie A Enilive campaign.

Atalanta will now look to carry this form into their upcoming fixtures as they strive to secure their final league position.

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