Five facts about Roma-Atalanta

Answers to the quiz-stories

1) When was Roma v Atalanta last held on Saturday at 18:00? 

2017/18

On Epiphany Day in 2018, the match between Roma and Atalanta was last played on Saturday at 18. The Nerazzurri claimed a fantastic win, doubled their lead shortly thanks to Cornelius’s and de Roon’s goals. Atalanta went down to 10 men as the same de Roon was sent off in the 45th minute, conceded one goal from Dzeko at the start of the second half and went on resisting strenuously to win in the end. The team was welcomed heartily at the airport when they came back.

2) 27/08/18, Roma 3-3 Atalanta. Who scored the first goal for Atalanta?

Castagne

It was an epic match, the one in August 2018. The Nerazzurri vividly remember that game as Rigoni scored a brace, making his debut for Atalanta. Pastore’s goal was scored within two minutes, but it was Timothy Castagne to respond to it, temporarily making it 1-1.

3) It is against Roma that Atalanta have scored the most goals in Serie A.

True

Atalanta have scored 138 goals in total against Roma in Serie A. The Nerazzurri haven’t scored more than that against any other team.

4) Who has Roma as his favourite victim?

De Roon

Roma are the only team against which Marten de Roon have scored more than once in Serie A, Premier League and Eredivisie. Marten scored both goals at the Stadio Olimpico on 6 January 2018 and 25 September 2019.

Here’s the latest goal from de Roon against Roma:

5) Which team has more former players in the squad?

Roma

The Giallorossi have 4 former Atalanta players: Roger Ibañez (2 appearances), Gianluca Mancini (48 appearances and 7 goals), Leonardo Spinazzola (62 appearances, one goal), Bryan Cristante (59 appearances, 15 goals). As for Atalanta, Rafael Toloi and Davide Zappacosta performed for Roma, making 5 and 9 appearances respectively.

  • 04/03/2022
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