Bologna-Atalanta 1-0: Thiago Motta triumphs again, soaring towards Champions League area

In yesterday’s match at Dall’Ara, Bologna secured a 1-0 victory against Atalanta as part of the 17th round of the Serie A 2023/2024 season.

The game got off to a solid start, with the first half offering no significant actions from either side. With the onset of the second half, both sides increased their tempo in an attempt to break the deadlock.

It wasn’t until the 86th minute when Bologna found their breakthrough. Ferguson rose above the rest to net a header, marking the sole goal of the match. Bologna confirmed their victory, beating strong opposition in Atalanta.

Bologna’s starting formation was 4-2-3-1 with Skorupski in goal, Posch, Beukema, Calafiori, and Lucumi forming the back four. Freuler and Moro were placed in defensive midfield, while Ndoye, Ferguson, and Saelemaekers formed the attacking front, supporting lone striker Zirkzee. The team was led by Thiago Motta.

Atalanta, on the other hand, deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation. Carnesecchi was the goalkeeper, with Scalvini, Djimsiti, and Kolasinac forming the back three. Hateboer, De Roon, Ederson, and Ruggeri consistent the midfield four, with Koopmeiners and Lookman supporting the lone striker up front, De Ketelaere. The team was managed by Gasperini.

More details, including the best player of the match, will be available post-match.