I’m proud… Of what our team and our coach have deservedly achieved on the pitch: Atalanta are among Europe’s best eight teams… It’s a dream.

Determination, belief, quality, together with humility, intelligence and stubbornness let them replicate at the Mestalla what we had already seen against Valencia at the Meazza in the first leg. I suffered, because in a Champions League match nothing is decided, but in the end, it’s been an immense joy.

We were so many in front of the TV last night: the team, the coach, the staff, the managers were aware of the responsibility they had. And they’ve all been amazing. They gifted us two hours of entertainment and joy.

They gifted them to Bergamo and Italy in such a difficult and delicate moment due to a horrific virus that is shaking our lives.

The team won. It was a win openly dedicated to Bergamo, as evidence of how strong the bond is with the city, the province and all Bergamaschi. This win is dedicated to all the doctors and nurses that are incessantly providing their knowledge and work, to those who are suffering because of this virus…

I’m proud… Of our supporters, finally: they were an example of fairness last night, as they followed the rules despite their desire to welcome the team as they would have deserved, but it was not possible. They have been an example of generosity since ever.

Antonio Percassi