Atalanta defeated Lecce 2-0 away from home to secure their return to the Champions League after a three-year absence.
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Despite losing the Coppa Italia final to Juventus, Atalanta focused on securing fifth place in Serie A and preparing for the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.
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The game saw chances at both ends with key saves from both Wladimiro Falcone (Lecce) and Juan Musso (Atalanta).
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Atalanta missed key players due to injury and suspension while Lecce celebrated their top-flight safety despite missing some players as well.
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In the second half, substitute Charles De Ketelaere scored the opener for Atalanta with a lob over the goalkeeper.
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Gianluca Scamacca doubled the lead with a glancing header that may have deflected off an opponent.
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Atalanta nearly extended their lead further with chances from Isak Hien and Berat Djimsiti.
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Lecce almost snatched a goal in the 86th minute when Roberto Piccoli's free kick bounced off the post.
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The win secures Atalanta's Champions League qualification with a superior head-to-head record over Roma.
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Atalanta now gear up for the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen on May 22nd.