Mateo Retegui kept Atalanta's Serie A title bid alive with a brace in Saturday's 2-1 win at Como which moved them to within four points of Napoli ahead of the leaders' huge home clash with Juventus.
Italy striker Retegui pounced in the 56th and 70th minutes at a soaking Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia to take his league tally to 16 goals and give third-placed Atalanta their first win in Italy's top flight in 2025.
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The 25-year-old has scored five times in four games in all competitions since returning from a hamstring injury earlier this month, and his hot form is great news for Atalanta ahead of their trip to Barcelona.
Atalanta travel to Catalonia gunning for a place in the top eight of the Champions League and automatic qualification for the last 16, after thumping Sturm Graz on Tuesday.
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Gian Piero Gasperini's side had to battle to victory at Como who deservedly led at the break through Nico Paz's fantastic first-time strike but remain three points above the relegation zone in 13th place.
The away side also had goals from Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere ruled out for offside and handball, which made for some nervy final minutes as Como pushed for a leveller.
Atalanta held off an onslaught and moved a point behind champions Inter Milan, who sit second ahead of their fixture at lowly Lecce on Sunday.