Athletic Club Stun Atalanta with Spirited 3–2 Comeback in UEFA Champions League
January 21, 2026
262d agoIn a dramatic UEFA Champions League league-phase clash at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, Athletic Club produced a stunning comeback to defeat Atalanta 3–2 away from home. After falling behind to an early goal, Athletic rallied in the second half with three unanswered strikes to take the victory and keep their European qualification hopes alive heading into the final round of group fixtures.
Atalanta looked in control during the first half, opening the scoring in the 16th minute when Gianluca Scamacca rose to head home from a well-placed cross and give the Italian hosts an early lead. The home side continued to press and create opportunities, but couldn’t add to their tally before halftime, leaving the tie delicately poised at the break.
After the interval, Athletic Club shifted momentum and started to impose themselves on the match. Gorka Guruzeta equalised in the 58th minute, finishing cleanly from inside the box to bring the Spanish side back into contention. Just over ten minutes later, substitute Nico Serrano volleyed in Athletic’s second, and shortly afterwards Robert Navarro struck to make it 3–1, completing the remarkable turnaround.
Atalanta did manage a late consolation when Nikola Krstovic scored in the closing stages, but it wasn’t enough to halt Athletic’s momentum as the visitors held on for a memorable win. The victory lifts Athletic Club’s spirits and boosts their chances of continuing in Europe, while Atalanta now face a must-win final group game to secure automatic progression.
Overall, the match was a thrilling contest full of momentum swings and key moments, demonstrating Athletic Club’s resilience and ability to perform on the big stage. With this result, Athletic stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout rounds, setting up a tense finale to their Champions League league phase.
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