Mateo Retegui lit up the Serie A season with a stunning hat-trick against his former club, Genoa, propelling Atalanta to a commanding 5-1 victory. This remarkable performance marked the first hat-trick of the 2024-25 campaign, showcasing Retegui’s exceptional finishing skills.
RETEGUI’S CLINICAL DISPLAY
The Italy international, who made the move to Atalanta from Genoa in the summer, kicked off the scoring in the 24th minute by converting a low cross from Ademola Lookman. He quickly followed up with his second goal early in the second half, capitalizing on a rebound after Genoa goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini parried a shot from Ederson.
Retegui sealed his hat-trick with a penalty in the 74th minute after a handball in the box, bringing his tally to seven league goals for Atalanta in all competitions since his transfer.
LOOKMAN’S CONTRIBUTion
Although Ademola Lookman was in the running for the first hat-trick of the season himself, he managed to score only once in his prior matches against Fiorentina and Como. Retegui’s standout performance puts him ahead in the goal-scoring stakes for Atalanta.
THURAM MATCHES RETEGUI’S FEAT
Retegui’s milestone was soon matched by Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram, who scored a hat-trick in a challenging 3-2 victory over 10-man Torino at San Siro on the same day.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ATALANTA?
Following this impressive victory, Atalanta will look to build on their momentum in their upcoming fixtures as they aim to solidify their position in the Serie A standings and make a strong push for the title. Retegui’s form will be crucial as they continue to face tough competition from both local and European rivals.