Palladino: ‘Best Atalanta performance’ despite ‘chaotic’ 1-0 loss to Juventus
Palladino: ‘Best Atalanta performance’ despite ‘chaotic’ 1-0 loss to Juventus Raffaele Palladino insists Atalanta put in ‘one of the best performances’ of the season against Juventus, but lost 1-0 due to ‘a chaotic goal’ and a rejected penalty appeal. La Dea had climbed up the standings to make an unexpected late push for Champions League places, but their chances of securing the top four are now much lower after this home defeat. They had dominated the first half without making it count, and were made to pay for some defensive errors when Jeremie Boga was ready to fire in the loose ball.
That proved to be the only goal in Bergamo, opening up a significant gap from seventh to sixth of four points. Palladino saw strong Atalanta against Juve BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 11: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, gives instructions during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) “Unfortunately, this is football, it has to be accepted when the pitch gives its verdict,” Palladino told Sky Sport Italia.
“It came at the end of a great performance in so many ways. I want to say that I am proud of my lads, because in my view this was one of the best performances since I’ve been the coach of Atalanta. “I complimented them at the end, because even though the result was not what we wanted, these things do happen.
These games are rare in the course of a campaign, but they do happen, where you are dominating the game, have 20 shots on goal and never allow Juventus a sniff when they have such talented individuals, then concede a chaotic goal. “Unfortunately, we were unable to turn it around. I usually analyse and discuss the game with them, but tonight I just said well done for this performance.
Now we press the reset button and prepare for the match with Roma. ” BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 11: Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta shoots under pressure from Bremer of Juventus during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) What changed when Juventus came out for the restart and had a different attitude?