Atalanta's notorious puncture

The Italians and Slavia Prague drew goalless (0-0) in Bergamo, in a disputed duel, more physical than showy and that did not serve either of the two contenders by missing a great opportunity to make a jump in the standings.

Atalanta and Slavia Prague tied without goals (0-0) this Wednesday in Bergamo, in a disputed duel, more physical than showy and that does not serve either of the two contenders by missing a great opportunity to make a leap in the classification of this Champions League.

Neither Atalanta nor Slavia Prague. Neither was able to overcome the rival defense in a duel in which both had opportunities to score, but in which defensive intensity was decisive. Perhaps the fear of their latest results, two draws each in their respective leagues, diminished optimism and added even more fear of defeat.

Especially Slavia Prague at the end of the duel, happy with a draw that was made even better by the good minutes of the Bergamasco team at the end of the duel. Under the leadership of the Belgian Charles De Ketelaere, omnipresent throughout the field, creator of all dangerous chances, Atalanta let loose with the entry of Sulemana and Scamacca, who returned to play for the first time since August 30, recovered from his knee discomfort.

Before, neither Lookman nor Krstovic were able to do excessive damage to a very well-planted Czech defense, determined to at least score a point, although they still have not scored a victory so far in this edition.

The Italians created two very clear chances from the entry of Scamacca and Sulemana. One each. The first for Sulemana, launched into space by the great vision of De Ketelaere. But his driving was too optimistic, too long, easy for Markovic one on one. The second from Scamacca, this time to Zalewski's center. His shot to the Pole's great center, almost under the goalposts, went high. He sent the perfect opportunity to unravel the mess and come back in style.

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But the siege of Atalanta came to nothing. Slavia resisted after a good first half and a second half of pure craft. Some isolated approach without danger. Nothing else. The 'Dea' carried the offensive weight of a draw that was insufficient for both.

A victory, a draw and a defeat for Atalanta in the Champions League that places them in the lower zone of the play-off qualifiers. Two draws and a defeat for Slavia leave the Czechs in 28th place, out of qualifying positions.

— Technical sheet:

. 0 – Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Koussonou, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta (Bellanova, m.74), Ederson, De Roon, Bernasconi (Zalewski, m.46); De Ketealere, Lookman (Sulemana, d.62); Krstovic (Scamacca, m.62).

. 0- Slavia Prague: Markovic; Boril, Vicek, Zima, Mbodji (Sadilek, m.61); Moses (Chaloupek, d.69), Zafeiris, Dorley; Kusej, Provod and Chory.

Referee: Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea (Spain). He showed a yellow card to Bernasconi (m.35), De Roon (m.51), Zalewski (m.94) by Atalanta; and Boril (m.87), Prekop (m.94) by Slavia Prague.