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Ten-Man Atalanta Earn Gritty Draw at Como as Palladino Hails ‘Point Like a Win’

Both coaches framed the stalemate as a lesson in resilience for young players.

Overview

  • Atalanta held Como to a 0-0 result after a first-half red card to 17-year-old Ahanor, with coach Raffaele Palladino praising the team’s spirit.
  • Palladino said the dressing room embraced Ahanor post-match and called the teenager a future talent despite his early dismissal.
  • Como created numerous chances, with Cesc Fàbregas lamenting finishing luck after his side registered a high volume of shots without scoring.
  • Nico Paz missed a late penalty for Como after designated taker Da Cunha was off the pitch, and Fàbregas publicly backed the youngster, calling the setback part of his growth.
  • Palladino detailed an immediate tactical reshuffle that kept Charles De Ketelaere as the central forward and said he does not expect any incoming signings, while Fàbregas pointed to a demanding run that begins at Napoli.