Empoli vs Atalanta LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena
Follow live coverage as Empoli face Atalanta in Serie A today.
Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Attempt missed. Éderson (Atalanta) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Hans Hateboer with a cross.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Attempt saved. Matteo Ruggeri (Atalanta) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Attempt saved. Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hans Hateboer with a cross.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Offside, Atalanta. Giorgio Scalvini tries a through ball, but Teun Koopmeiners is caught offside.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Sead Kolasinac (Atalanta) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Teun Koopmeiners.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Attempt missed. Razvan Marin (Empoli) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matteo Cancellieri.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Attempt blocked. Marten de Roon (Atalanta) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Empoli vs Atalanta
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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