A significant upset unfolded in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening as Italian side Atalanta orchestrated a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
The London club, nicknamed ‘The Blues’, initially seized the advantage in a manner that defied the general flow of the match. It was Joao Pedro who broke the deadlock, clinically converting a delivery provided by Reece James.
However, the team from Serie A exhibited resilience and determination after the interval, launching a spirited counter-attack that ultimately saw them claim all three points available in the fixture.
The equalizer for Atalanta came courtesy of Gianluca Scamacca, who skillfully headed the ball into the net. The decisive goal was hammered home in the 83rd minute by Charles De Ketelaere, sealing the sensational win for the home side.
Elsewhere, Liverpool managed to navigate internal distractions surrounding the recent Mohamed Salah situation to narrowly defeat Inter Milan on the road with a 1-0 scoreline. Dominik Szobozslai was the difference-maker, successfully converting a spot-kick to net the sole goal of the encounter.
In parallel European action, several other results shaped the group standings: Bayern Munich showcased their pedigree with a solid 3-1 triumph against Sporting, while Galatasaray suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Monaco. Tottenham delivered a commanding performance, decisively thrashing Slavia Prague 3-0, and Barcelona secured a tight 2-1 win over Frankfurt.
