Mario Pasalic scored a hat-trick as Atalanta brushed aside struggling local rivals Brescia 6-2 to move second in Serie A on Tuesday. Gian...
Mario Pasalic scored a hat-trick as Atalanta brushed aside struggling local rivals Brescia 6-2 to move second in Serie A on Tuesday.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side extended their unbeaten league run to 13 games to move six points behind leaders Juventus who visit eighth-placed Sassuolo on Wednesday.
Inter Milan and Lazio are two points behind Atalanta before they play against SPAL and Udinese respectively later this week.
Gasperini’s side have scored 93 league goals so far this season – 26 more than eight-time reigning champions Juventus.
“We don’t do it to humiliate the opponent, but we try to play our game,” said Gasperini.
“Already last year we were the best attack in the league, this year we have surpassed ourselves, scoring many goals with many different players.
“Playing in the Champions League has helped us and made us grow,” added Gasperini, whose side will play Paris Saint-Germain in the last eight next month.
“We are preparing for Paris Saint-Germain, but also want to fight to the end in Serie A.
“I think the best way to be ready for August 12 will be to play these last five league games to the maximum.”
The game between high-scoring Atalanta and 19th-placed Brescia was one between two neighbouring teams from cities ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.
A minute’s silence took place before kick-off with players...
