With a late goal by Malinovsyi, Atalanta defeated Juventus in a key match for the race for a Champions League spot. Following the game Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to Sky Sport:"This is a game that counts, winning today means Juventus knows we can beat them and that we can defeat them, I compliment my team because they defeated a strong opponent. We struggled but deserved to win, this gives us strength and pride"
The goal was scored by a player off the bench:"Having five substitutions amplified the chances to use your bench, these balanced matches get decided by episodes in the final minutes. The game was played at intense levels by both, games like these get decided in these moments. Champions League? It's still early, seven matches is a lot, from the mental standpoint having three points against Juventus gives us more gas and a push, the goal is difficult, but we don't give up"
