this team has that intangible attitude of seeing wins over the line. Pre-kickoff, the Atalanta Ultras' tifo featured Gasperini as some sort of Europa League-wielding medieval knight astride a horse.

Dec 19 (Reuters) - Atalanta have the chance to consolidate top spot in Serie A when they host mid-table Empoli on Sunday, with Napoli breathing down their necks, as they dream of a maiden Scudetto.

CAGLIARI, Italy, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Atalanta set a club record with their 10th consecutive Serie A win when they beat Cagliari 1-0 on Saturday and extended their lead at the top of the standings ...

He’d heard it on the radio and seen it in the newspapers. His team, Atalanta, were apparently favourites against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Atalanta! Gasperini gave a wry smile.

BERGAMO, Italy :Atalanta's two-goal Charles De Ketelaere was the hero after scoring a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory over mid-table Empoli and send his side back to the top of Serie A on Sunday.