Sad return for Osimhen as Atalanta cruise to 3-0 win at Maradona Stadium

Victor Osimhen’s Napoli suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Atalanta at the Maradona Stadium in Saturday’s Serie A clash.

The match saw Aleksei Miranchuk, Gianluca Scamacca, and Teun Koopmeiners finding the back of the net for Atalanta, while Napoli struggled to capitalize on their chances despite hitting the woodwork twice.

Atalanta wasted no time showing their readiness for victory in the game, with Miranchuk coming close to an early goal just two minutes into the game.

His effort beat Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret but struck the base of the post.

Despite Napoli’s efforts, it was Atalanta who broke the deadlock in chaotic fashion.

Miranchuk capitalized on a scramble in the box to tap in the opener after a scuffed volley from Mario Pasalic.

Napoli had their chances to equalize, with Victor Osimhen threatening Atalanta’s defense severally, but to know avail.

However, Atalanta’s doubled their lead through Scamacca just before halftime.

Napoli’s hopes took a hit as Piotr Zielinski’s powerful volley rattled the post early in the second half, with Meret denying their follow-up attempt.

Atalanta remained dangerous on the counter, with Koopmeiners sealing the victory with a clinical finish.