Atalanta edged out Sporting in a close win on Thursday, 1x2, in a match relating to the Grp.D of the Europa League.
In the 32nd minute, Giorgio Scalvini opened the scoring for Atalanta, with a right-foot shot inside the box. Gian Piero Gasperini's team scored their second goal of the game through Matteo Ruggeri, shortly before the interval, with a left-foot strike.
Viktor Gyökeres netted the last goal after 75 minutes from the penalty spot. Viktor Gyökeres now on a scoring streak of 4 consecutive games.
In relation to forthcoming league matches, Atalanta will play away against Sturm Graz, whilst Sporting will play away against RKS Raków.
| Sporting | Atalanta | |||
| 8 | 3 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 68 | Total Passes | 56 | 8 |
| 7 | 64 | Passes Completed | 50 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |
