Atalanta win at the Castellani in Empoli scoring 4 goals (also missing a penalty) and conceding one. It was an important victory having the table and the next Champions League fixture in mind. It was a large margin result, but as Mario Pašalić said in the post-match: “It wasn’t such an easy game.”

Mario, Super Mario Pašalić, it was a great match and a great win; it was not predictable, as nothing is taken for granted in Serie A. Empoli’s ground has always given Atalanta difficulties.

“Today’s match has gone well. So it seems, with this scoreline. However, it wasn’t that easy, it was all to play. We did well, we scored many goals but it was hard. They attacked well with many players. But then they were leaving spaces and we did well to make the most of it.”

Can we say that when Atalanta play as they know, nobody can mess with you?

“Yes, it’s hard for our opponents but we must never give up. We always have to play as we know. We always have to be well-positioned, especially upfront, and when it’s like this, we create opportunities and try to make the most of them.”

It was an important win for your mindset, for the table and also having Manchester in mind.

“Yes, for the league, the Serie A, first of all, as we had lost in the last match before the break and then we need to score points and try to win as many matches as possible to stay as high as possible on the table. Up next is a good match on a historical pitch such as Old Trafford and we’ll go there to enjoy ourselves and also try to score points.”