Atalanta vs Chelsea – Match Summary
Atalanta produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Chelsea 2–1 at the Gewiss Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side took a deserved lead through Joao Pedro after a lengthy VAR check, but failed to capitalize on their dominance (1.78 xG). Atalanta made them pay, with Gianluca Scamacca equalizing before Charles De Ketelaere struck the winner in the 83rd minute, sending La Dea up to 3rd in the standings.
Atalanta vs Chelsea – Final Score
Atalanta 2–1 Chelsea
(HT: 0–1)
Goals:
- 25’ — Joao Pedro (CHE)
- 55’ — Scamacca (ATA)
- 83’ — De Ketelaere (ATA)
Atalanta vs Chelsea – Timeline & Events
- 17’ — 🚑 Injury: Early blow for Atalanta as Raoul Bellanova is forced off; Zappacosta replaces him.
- 25’ — ⚽ GOAL! Joao Pedro finishes from close range. The goal is initially flagged for offside, but VAR overrules the decision. Goal stands! (0–1)
- 29’ — 🟨 Card: Trevoh Chalobah booked for a harsh tackle.
- 55’ — ⚽ GOAL! The equalizer! De Ketelaere delivers a beautiful cross, and Scamacca heads it low past Sanchez. (1–1)
- 62’ — 🧤 Big Save: Sanchez denies Scamacca a second headed goal with a fantastic stop.
- 76’ — 🚑 Injury: Wesley Fofana limps off for Chelsea; Tosin Adarabioyo replaces him.
- 83’ — ⚽ GOAL! De Ketelaere picks up the ball in the box and fires a deflected shot past Sanchez for the winner! (2–1)
- 90+4’ — ❌ Miss: Joao Pedro has a massive chance to equalize late on but is denied by a superb Carnesecchi save.
First Half Analysis
Chelsea controlled the tempo early, despite Atalanta’s home advantage. The Blues’ pressure paid off when Reece James set up Joao Pedro, whose goal survived a tense VAR review. Atalanta struggled to find rhythm after losing Bellanova to injury early, managing just 3 shots to Chelsea’s 5.
Second Half Analysis
The momentum flipped completely after the break. Atalanta came out with renewed energy, and De Ketelaere became the architect of Chelsea’s downfall, assisting the equalizer and scoring the winner. Chelsea were wasteful, accumulating 1.78 xG but failing to kill the game. Late misses by Garnacho and Joao Pedro (saved by Carnesecchi) cost them dearly.
xG Reality Check: Atalanta 1.24 | Chelsea 1.78
Key Match Factors
- Chelsea’s Wastefulness: The Blues generated 1.78 xG and 2 Big Chances but only scored once.
- Carnesecchi’s Heroics: The Atalanta keeper made 4 crucial saves (Goals Prevented: 0.25), including a game-winning stop in stoppage time.
- De Ketelaere’s Brilliance: 1 Goal, 1 Assist, and the driving force behind the comeback.
- Injury Woes: Both teams lost key defenders (Bellanova and Fofana) to injury, disrupting defensive shapes.
Player of the Match
🏆 Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta)
The Belgian was the difference-maker: provided the assist for the equalizer and scored the decisive winner.
Atalanta vs Chelsea – Player Ratings
| Atalanta | Rating | Chelsea | Rating |
| Carnesecchi | 8.0 | Sanchez | 6.5 |
| Kossounou | 7.0 | Chalobah | 6.5 |
| Djimsiti | 7.0 | Badiashile | 7.0 |
| Kolasinac | 6.5 | Cucurella | 6.0 |
| Bellanova | N/A | James | 7.5 |
| De Roon | 7.5 | Caicedo | 7.0 |
| Ederson | 7.0 | Fernandez | 7.0 |
| De Ketelaere (MOTM) | 8.5 | Neto | 6.5 |
| Scamacca | 8.0 | Gittens | 6.5 |
| Lookman | 7.0 | Joao Pedro | 7.5 |
| Subs: | Subs: | ||
| Zappacosta | 6.9 | Fofana | 6.4 |
| Ahanor | 6.8 | Garnacho | 6.3 |
Atalanta vs Chelsea – Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Chelsea |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.24 | 1.78 |
| xG on Target (xGOT) | 0.61 | 1.75 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Total Shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Big Chances | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Passes (Accuracy) | 493 (84%) | 509 (86%) |
| Fouls | 6 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 4 | 2 |
Top Performers
- Charles De Ketelaere (ATA): 1 Goal, 1 Assist – clutch performance.
- Marco Carnesecchi (ATA): 4 saves, including a massive stop in the 94th minute.
- Gianluca Scamacca (ATA): Constant aerial threat and scored the vital equalizer.
- Reece James (CHE): Provided the assist and created danger (7.5 rating).
- Joao Pedro (CHE): Scored and was Chelsea’s biggest threat, though he missed a late chance.
Underperformers / Weak Links
- Chelsea Finishing: Underperformed their xG by nearly 0.8 goals.
- Alejandro Garnacho (CHE): Came off the bench but struggled to impact the game (Rating: 6.3).
What This Result Means
- Atalanta: Jump to 3rd place (13 pts) and look set for automatic qualification.
- Chelsea: Drop to 11th place (10 pts) and face a battle to get back into the top 8.
Next Fixtures
- 📅 Atalanta: vs Cagliari (14.12.2025)
- 📅 Chelsea: vs Everton (13.12.2025)
Atalanta vs Chelsea – FAQs
Q: Who won the Atalanta vs Chelsea match?
A: Atalanta won 2–1.
Q: Who scored the goals?
A: Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea; Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere scored for Atalanta.
Q: What was the xG (Expected Goals) for the match?
A: Chelsea 1.78 – 1.24 Atalanta.
Q: Was there any VAR controversy?
A: Yes, Joao Pedro’s goal in the 25th minute was initially ruled offside but was awarded after a VAR review.
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