Parma secured a 3-0 victory against Atalanta at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on November 2, 2026, marking Alberto Gilardino’s first win since taking charge of the club, Yahoo Sports reported. Giovanni Fabbian opened the scoring, followed by an own goal from Davide Zappacosta and a long-range strike from Simone Lontani.
Parma Takes Control at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia
Atalanta entered the Serie A fixture in 11th place with 11 points, struggling to find home form since a win against Venezia on October 12, 2026. Maurizio Sarri’s squad faced a severe injury crisis that left only 19 players called up for the match. Gianluca Gaetano, Thomas Kristensen, Raoul Bellanova, Gianluca Scamacca, Giacomo Raspadori, Sead Kolašinac, Franck Kessié, Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou, and Pompei were all sidelined, though Giorgio Scalvini managed a return in defense.
Parma sat in the bottom three with five points following a 0-0 draw against Udinese. The visitors played without Adrián Bernabé, who picked up a muscle injury during training on Sunday. Despite Atalanta dominating the opening half-hour with 73 percent possession—highlighted by Charles De Ketelaere testing goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara—Parma struck first. Vincent Sierro swung in a corner on 41 minutes, allowing Fabbian to head home from close range.
Second-Half Collapse Seals Atalanta Defeat
Two minutes after the interval, Parma doubled their lead when Zappacosta stretched to cut out a cross and inadvertently diverted the ball inside his own left post. Jonathan Rowe missed two opportunities to narrow the deficit for the hosts before Fabbian set up Lontani on 58 minutes. Lontani curled a shot from outside the area into the bottom-right corner to make it 3-0.
Sarri introduced Eljif Elmas, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Lazar Samardžić, and Javison Idele off the bench in search of a response. Daffara produced several crucial saves, denying Nikola Krstović’s low drive and watching Mario Pašalić head against the crossbar as Parma preserved their clean sheet.
Match Statistics and Timeline
| Metric | Atalanta | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 0 | 3 |
| Goalscorers | None | Giovanni Fabbian (41′), Davide Zappacosta (47′ og), Simone Lontani (58′) |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
What was Alberto Gilardino’s status heading into this match?
Gilardino was still searching for his first victory as Parma manager, having previously overseen a 0-0 draw against Udinese that left the club in the bottom three with five points.
Who were the key absentees for Atalanta during the fixture?
Atalanta dealt with a heavy injury list that kept Gianluca Gaetano, Thomas Kristensen, Raoul Bellanova, Gianluca Scamacca, Giacomo Raspadori, Sead Kolašinac, Franck Kessié, Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou, and Pompei out of the squad.
How did Parma score their goals against Atalanta?
Giovanni Fabbian opened the scoring with a close-range header from a corner, Davide Zappacosta turned a cross into his own net shortly after halftime, and Simone Lontani capped the win with a curled strike from outside the penalty area.