Atalanta crushes Genoa 5-1 at home in Serie A showdown

In Italy, Atalanta delivered a commanding performance against Genoa in Serie A, winning 5-1 at the Gewiss Stadium. Mateo Retegui, who joined Atalanta from Genoa, was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick and bringing his total to seven goals since his transfer. The match took place on Saturday, with Ederson and Marten de Roon also contributing to the scoreline. Genoa's only goal came late in the match from Jeff Ekhator, which was not enough to prevent them from dropping into the relegation zone. Retegui's first goal came in the 24th minute, followed by a second shortly after halftime when he capitalized on a rebound. His hat-trick was completed with a penalty in the 74th minute, compensating for a previous missed penalty in a Champions League match against Arsenal. This victory marked a significant boost for Atalanta, who had also recently triumphed over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. The win lifted Atalanta to ninth place in the league standings, showcasing their potential to improve after a shaky start to the season. Retegui expressed his happiness for the team's performance, emphasizing the collective effort rather than individual accolades. The match highlighted the struggles of Genoa, who are now facing the threat of relegation as they sit in the lower part of the table. As the season progresses, Atalanta's form appears to be stabilizing, while Genoa must address their issues to avoid further decline in the league.