Raffaele Palladino was ‘glad’ with Atalanta’s 3-0 victory away to Lecce, which put them again within the race for the highest 4. ‘It was the primary of eight finals, we’ll hold climbing that mountain.’
La Dea put themselves proper again within the race for a prime 4 end and return to the Champions League, as they began the ultimate dash of eight rounds
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Giorgio Scalvini opened the scoring within the first half on the Stadio By way of del Mare, adopted by Nikola Krstovic and Giacomo Raspadori, whereas Marco Carnesecchi by no means actually had a save to make.
Palladino believes in Atalanta comeback
LECCE, ITALY – APRIL 06: Raffaele Palladino Atalanta BC head coach through the Serie A match between US Lecce and Atalanta BC at Stadio By way of del Mare on April 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
“This was a recreation with many hidden risks, as the primary after the break for worldwide responsibility is at all times sophisticated to get everybody again collectively once more,”
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“It wasn’t simple to organize for this, the 2 groups additionally struggled with the warmth because the temperature is altering, in order that made the passing too predictable.
“We adjusted as time went on and did nicely to assault the area. I’m glad with the efficiency, one other clear sheet additionally offers confidence to the defence.
“It was the primary of eight Finals, now we should proceed our climb up that mountain.”
LECCE, ITALY – APRIL 06: Giacomo Raspadori of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his aspect third purpose through the Serie A match between US Lecce and Atalanta BC at Stadio By way of del Mare on April 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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If Champions League soccer and a prime 4 end appeared unbelievable when Palladino took over from Ivan Juric in November, the scenario could be very totally different now.
Atalanta are inside 5 factors of fourth place after Como have been held to a 0-0 draw by Udinese at present.
“We anticipated Lecce to be aggressive, as this was a decisive match for them, so I appreciated the maturity proven by my workforce in coping with that early sturdy method,” continued Palladino.
“We allow them to have their runs down the flanks with Banda and Pierotti, however blocked off the channels with high quality, method and dynamism.”
Having been eradicated from the Champions League Spherical of 16 by Bayern Munich, Atalanta are nonetheless within the Coppa Italia semi-final, having drawn the primary leg 2-2 with Lazio.
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“Now we’ve got two head-to-head clashes developing, plus the Coppa Italia semi-final, so I requested the workforce to lift the bar. Everybody is basically concerned on this struggle,” continued the coach.
“Our DNA is to assault and defend collectively, the gamers know the way a lot I care about everybody contributing to the 2 phases. We want altruism within the ultimate third to search out the participant in the very best place to attain, I noticed a few of that at present, and we might’ve gained by a wider margin.”
It’s not simply Como’s draw that represented a lift for Atalanta, however Roma shedding 5-2 to Inter additionally means La Dea are inside some extent of their former boss Gian Piero Gasperini in sixth.
“Clearly, these outcomes have been constructive for us, I attempted to maintain the lads focused on our personal path. I requested them to complete off this journey by giving their all, then we’ll see the place we find yourself,” concluded Palladino.