Atalanta Beat Club Brugge In Comeback

 

Atalanta fought back to secure a 2-1 comeback victory against Club Brugge, claiming their first victory in the new UEFA Champions League season. 

Christos Tzolis opened the scoresheet in the 38th minute. Tresoldi released him with a pass in front of the box, and the Belgian winger dazzled the defenders before striking a right-footed shot into the top left post. 

Atalanta leveled as Lazar Samardzic converted a penalty after the halftime break. The Italians sustained the pressure on their opponents and scored the winning goal from a set piece. Samardzic received a pass from a corner and lobbed the ball over into the box. Musah got his header to the delivery, flicking over to Mario Pasalic. whose header beat Jackers to the goal. 

Atalanta made their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League last season, having won the Europa League to secure the ticket. They endured a less impressive start to this season, losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in their opening game. Having to beat Brugge, undid their shortfall from their opening game. 

Overview 

Atalanta recovered the deficit after an impressive start to the game. Club Brugge made the most of the moment from Tzolis' strike before the Italians' resurgence. Initially, Atalanta exploited the left wing, and it paid off. Ademola Lookman made many efforts to crack the Belgian side, but Lazar Samardzic's penalty set the pace for the side to win. 

Samardzic played a prominent role in the game, and likewise, Lookman. The latter was replaced before the goal. However, Atalanta kept their pace and composure and found the goals.