Atalanta defeated AC Milan 3-2 at San Siro on Sunday in a 2025/26 Serie A match [1].
The result impacts the race for Champions League qualification. Milan entered the match needing a strong response following recent results against Como and Juventus [2].
AC Milan took an early lead in the first half. Ederson scored in the seventh minute [1], and D. Zappacosta extended the lead in the 29th minute [1]. The home side held a two-goal advantage heading into the break.
Atalanta began their comeback in the second half. G. Raspadori scored in the 52nd minute to bring the score to 2-1 [1]. The match remained tense until the closing stages when S. Pavlovic scored in the 88th minute to equalize [1].
The victory was sealed in stoppage time. C. Nkunku converted a penalty in the 90+4 minute to secure the 3-2 win for the visitors [1].
This result marks a significant shift in momentum for Atalanta, who overcame a two-goal deficit against one of Italy's most storied clubs. The match was played at the San Siro stadium in Milan [1, 2].
“Atalanta defeated AC Milan 3-2 at San Siro”
This result complicates AC Milan's pursuit of a top-four finish in the 2025/26 Serie A season. By failing to protect a two-goal lead at home, Milan demonstrates a continuing struggle with consistency that could jeopardize their Champions League qualification hopes, while Atalanta strengthens its position as a primary contender for the elite European spots.
