Juventus beat Atalanta 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium.
The Serie A encounter between Juventus and Atalanta took place on 20 September 2026 at the Allianz Stadium in Torino. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but it was the home side that ultimately imposed their will, finishing the game with a comfortable two-goal margin.
How it unfolded
The first half opened with Atalanta’s Thomas Kristensen receiving a yellow card in the 17th minute for a bad foul, signalling early discipline issues for the visitors. Juventus responded quickly, but their own midfielder Francisco Conceição was booked five minutes later for a similar infringement, bringing the scoreline level in cautions.
The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Francisco Conceição restored Juventus’s attacking momentum. Operating from the centre of the box, Conceição struck a left-footed shot that curled into the bottom right corner, following a precise cross from Zeki Çelik. The goal gave Juventus a 1-0 lead and shifted the match’s tempo in their favour.
Just before the interval, Atalanta’s Franck Kessié was shown a yellow card in the 43rd minute for a bad foul, leaving the visitors with two cautions on the board. The first half ended with Juventus maintaining their slender advantage.
The second half saw Juventus consolidate their lead. From a corner, Edon Zhegrova delivered a dangerous cross into the penalty area, and defender Bremer rose to meet the ball with a header. In the 77th minute Bremer’s close-range finish found the bottom right corner, doubling Juventus’s tally to 2-0. The remainder of the game featured limited chances, and the match concluded with Juventus preserving their lead.
Standout performers
- Francisco Conceição (Juventus) – Scored the opening goal in the 28th minute, finishing a move that began with a Zeki Çelik cross.
- Zeki Çelik (Juventus) – Provided the assist for Conceição’s goal, delivering an accurate cross from the left flank.
- Bremer (Juventus) – Added the second goal in the 77th minute, heading in Edon Zhegrova’s corner delivery.
- Edon Zhegrova (Juventus) – Supplied the decisive corner that set up Bremer’s header.
Match facts
- Final score: Juventus 2-0 Atalanta
- Scorers: Francisco Conceição (28'), Bremer (77')
- Assists: Zeki Çelik (28'), Edon Zhegrova (77')
- Bookings: Thomas Kristensen (Atalanta, 17'), Francisco Conceição (Juventus, 22'), Franck Kessié (Atalanta, 43')
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino
What it means
The 2-0 win gives Juventus three points from the Serie A fixture, while Atalanta return home without any points from the encounter. Both teams will look to build on the result in their upcoming league matches.
