Napoli Defeated At Home, Atalanta Won 3-0

Ademola Lookman, Atalanta striker who is Napoli's nightmare. (photo: x @Atalanta_BC)

Napoli were helpless when they were defeated by Atalanta's visitors with a landslide score of 0-3 in the continuation of Serie A 2024/25 weeks 11 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples, on Sunday, November 3. Ademola Lookman became a field star with two goals, while one other goal was scored by Mateo Retegui.

This result makes Atalanta even closer to the top of the standings. Gian Piero Gasperini's team now collects 22 points from 11 matches, only 3 points behind Napoli who are still at the top of the Italian League standings, as reported on the official Italian League website.

Napoli had created a chance in the 9th minute through Romelu Lukaku's header, but the ball was saved by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. However, disaster for Napoli came a minute later. Ademola Lookman opened Atalanta's lead in the 10th minute with his left foot kick after receiving a header from Charles De Ketelaere.

Napoli came close to replying to the goal in the 11th minute. Scott McTominay fired a hard shot, but unfortunately the ball still hit the post. Instead of scoring a goal back, Napoli conceded again in the 31st minute. Ademola Lookman scored his second goal in this match by taking advantage of a quick counter-attack compiled by De Ketelaere. The 2-0 score lasted until halftime.

Entering the second half, Napoli tried to get up by taking the initiative to attack to catch up. Coach Antonio Conte made a number of substitutions to increase his team's attack power, but Atalanta appeared solid in defense.

It was Atalanta who scored again in the final minutes of the match. Mateo Retegui managed to add Atalanta's lead to 3-0 after meeting a cross from Total Bellanova. This goal closed the game with a final score of 3-0 for Atalanta's win.

With this result, competition at the top of the Serie A standings is getting tighter. Atalanta managed to shorten the distance between points with Napoli and show their strength in this season's title competition.

Lineup Of Players

Napoli (4-3-3): Alex Meret; Alessandro Buongiorno, Amir Rrahmani, Mathias Olivera (Leonardo Spinazzola 76 '), Giovanni Di Lorenzo; Billy Gilmour (Giacomo Raspadori 62'), Scott McTominay, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (David Neres 71'), Matteo Politano (Cyril Ngonge 62'), Romelu Lukaku.

Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Marco Carnesecchi; Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac (Odilon Kossounou 71'), Heavy Djimsiti; Ederson, Marten de Roon, Mario Pasaric (Marco Brescianini 82'), Matteo Rugrei; Davide Zappacosta (Raoul Bellanova 82'); Ademola Lookman (Lazar Samardzic 76'), Charles De Ketelaere (Mateo Retegui 76').