Atalanta 2-1 Sassuolo: Raspadori & Krstovic secure comeback victory in Serie A opener (full match highlights)

On August 23, 2026, at the Gewiss Stadium — Atleti Azzurri d'Italia in Bergamo, Atalanta secured a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Sassuolo in their Serie A opener. Referee Valerio Crezzini blew the starting whistle at 21:45 Moscow time. The hosts started brightly and took the lead as early as the 6th minute: Giacomo Raspadori fired into the far corner after a pass from Gianluca Gaetano — 1-0. Atalanta continued to dominate the first half, creating chances in front of the Sassuolo goal, but the visitors' goalkeeper was reliable. The second half began with Sassuolo pushing forward and turning the game around. In the 55th minute, Cas Odenthal equalised with a powerful strike from inside the box into the near post — 1-1. However, Atalanta quickly regained the lead: in the 65th minute, Nikola Krstović headed home from the left flank into the far corner — 2-1. The score remained unchanged until the final whistle. Match statistics: Atalanta had 58% possession, recorded 15 shots on goal compared to Sassuolo's 9, and completed 83% of their passes against Sassuolo's 74%. Giacomo Raspadori and Nikola Krstović were the heroes of the match, securing the victory for the hosts. Atalanta started the season with three points, reaffirming their status as one of the main contenders for high places. Sassuolo, despite the defeat, showed character and managed to equalise, but the hosts' class proved decisive. Atalanta's manager praised his team's performance but warned about the need to maintain concentration throughout the 90 minutes. Sassuolo, meanwhile, could be proud of their players' commitment, but the dropped points away from home will serve as a lesson. Serie A started with a bang, and this match was one of the most exciting in the opening round.