Atalanta clearly win the match against Crotone, as 5-1 was the final result after the first half ended at 1-1. In the second half, it was José Palomino who restored the Nerazzurri lead after only 3 minutes from returning to the pitch: “We dominated the match”.

“Of course I’m happy with the goal, but I’m even happier with the fact that the team were able to do what they wanted to do, to play, to create opportunities and to score”.

The first half started well, as Atalanta took the lead. Then Crotone equalised.

“Yes. I feel we dominated the match. It’s true we missed a few chances, and generated some chances for them, but luckily we were able to produce a good display and have the right focus. Now we have to think about the next game, which will be important”.

The coach asked you to stay calm in the first half.

“Yes, sure. Step by step, game by game. We’re feeling good, we’re happy. Scoring instils confidence and it’s necessary to stay up there on the table. We added three points. Hopefully, we can do well also in the next match”.

About the next game: it will be ‘the’ match, against the team who are top of the table.

“Yes, against a team who play well, but we’re doing well. Hopefully, we can deliver a good performance and keep going”.

Did you look at the table tonight?

“Yes. The truth is we always look at it, but let’s think game by game, [focus on] getting three points so it’ll be ‘lighter’”.

Luis, the coach says there are no easy games in general, especially this year. As every team is able to have their say on the pitch, and can cause difficulties also for high-ranked teams.

“Yes, of course. Every game is different, but today we managed to do well, to keep the ball, to generate scoring opportunities. We’re happy with our performance this evening because we did well”.

Let’s round off this interview with your goal: you were there, ready to make the most of that corner.

“Yes, but in the last match I was in the same situation, but couldn’t kick. Luckily, this time, I managed to kick and to score”.