November 07, (THEWILL) – Atalanta maintained their remarkable defensive record in the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 2-0 victory against VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday evening. The Italian side remains undefeated in their previous eight matches across all competitions.
The breakthrough arrived in the 51st minute when Charles De Ketelaere’s precise cross found Ademola Lookman, who converted from close range.
Nicolo Zaniolo sealed the result with a composed finish past Alexander Nubel in the 88th minute, capitalising on defensive uncertainty from the German team.
Stuttgart’s impressive home record, which extended beyond 12 months without defeat, came to an end. The German side struggled to penetrate Atalanta’s defensive structure, despite creating opportunities through Anthony Rouault and Deniz Undav in the first half.
The result positions Atalanta in ninth place with eight points, while Stuttgart dropped to 27th position with four points. Notably, Atalanta and Inter Milan remain the only teams in the competition yet to concede a goal after four matches, establishing a robust foundation for their campaign.
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