Serie A: Retegui's Hat-Trick Powers Atalanta to Dominant 4-1 Win Over Genoa

Atalanta's Italy forward Mateo Retegui scored a hat-trick, taking his tally to 7 goals, as Atalanta thrashed Genoa 5-1, moving up to 9th in Serie A.

Atalanta crushed Genoa 5-1 at the Gewiss Stadium, thanks to Mateo Retegui's treble and spectacular strikes from Ederson and Marten de Roon. Retegui opened the scoring in the 24th minute, sliding in Ademola Lookman's cross.

After the break, Retegui doubled the lead with a rebound goal, and Ederson made it 3-0 with a powerful strike. Retegui completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 74th minute.

Genoa scored a late consolation through Jeff Ekhator but dropped into the relegation zone.

Retegui's impressive form has Atalanta moving up to 9th on 10 points.

Match Stats:

• Atalanta: 4 (Retegui 24', 50', 74' pen, Ederson 60'), M. de Roon 80'
• Genoa: 1 (Ekhator 88')
• Possession: Atalanta 58% - Genoa 42%
• Total shots: Atalanta 18 - Genoa 10

Serie A Standings:

• Atalanta: 10 points (9th)
• Genoa: 5 points (18th)

Upcoming Fixtures:

• Atalanta: Venezia
• Genoa: Bologna